nsg5cha comp health assessment
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
NSG5CHA
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. This subject is undertaken fully online via the Learning Management System (LMS), which is an internet-based environment & is easily accessible using a computer with a web browser at any of the University's campuses. For further information about technical requirements if you intend to use LMS from home: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/studentlmsinfo/internet.html
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorPauline Wong
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects NSG4CHA
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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