Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: NURS5117C
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4203 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Contact: City: Carylin Lenehan. Bundoora: Erica Keen
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4837 / 9925 6649
Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au, erica.keen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bruce Killey - 99254809 bruce.killey@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No pre-requisities
Course Description
This unit of competency describes a detailed level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to confirm physical health status
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status |
Element: |
HLTAP401A /01 Obtain information about physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
HLTAP401A /01 Obtain information about physical health status |
Learning Outcomes
The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit may provide information to clients or assist in the provision of health care services.
Details of Learning Activities
Participation in formal lectures
Participate in simulations of client assessment
Perform elements of competence as designated for this learning segment to the required standard during clinical placement
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered as per timetable given to students at commencement of Phase one of the program.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Marieb, E. 2006 Essentials of anatomy and physiology Benjamin Cummings: San Fransisco |
References
Chabner, DE 2003 Medical Terminology: a short course Saunders:Philadelphia |
Other Resources
No Applicable
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include:
Observation in the workplace,
Written Assignments/projects, case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of isssues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning : written or verbal
Assessment Tasks
- Anatomy & Physiology examination
- Pathophysiology examination
Assessment Matrix
Short case study scenarios will be distributed for discussion throughout the course duration.
Two summative examinations assessing knowledge on Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology will be required,for competency.
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