nsg4cha comp health assessment
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
NSG4CHA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop critical thinking skills in the performance of a comprehensive health assessment on patients from a diverse population that respects cultural diversity, spiritual expression and ethical values. The focus is on acquiring advanced levels of knowledge in lifespan anatomy and physiology. Students will develop skills in immediate and follow-up health assessment, initiation and interpretation of diagnostics and pharmacology on health assessment findings and be able to make clinical decisions that optimise outcomes for patients, be they in hospital or the community.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorPauline Wong
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects NSG5CHA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must provide evidence of approved health facility access to a minimum of 140-hours of supervised clinical experience that is commensurate with being able to achieve the clinical competencies of this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Jarvis's Physical Examination & Health Assessment (ANZ Edition) | Prescribed | Forbes, H. & Watt, E. (2012) | ELSEVIER SAUNDERS: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Human Anatomy & Physiology | Recommended | Marieb, E. (2010) | 8TH EDN, USA: PEARSON BENJAMIN CUMMINGS |
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