LAW, ETHICS AND COMMUNICATIONS - VOCATIONAL

NSG1ECV

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject describes the skills and knowledge required for effective communication in complex situations and its application to nursing practice. This subject further describes the skills and knowledge required for a nurse to perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional practice, supporting client rights and meeting duty of care requirements. Taught in conjunction with other vocational nursing competencies.

School: La Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HBNDC, HBNDW, HBNDB, HBNDM

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Must be co-enrolled in vocational competency HLTEN509B & HLTEN502B

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Use effective communication skills in complex situations

Activities:
Literature search, group work problem solving.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

02. Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice.

Activities:
Problem solving scenarios, Practical Placement.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

03. Evaluate effectiveness of communications in complicated situations.

Activities:
Problem solving scenarios, Practical Placement.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)

Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Shepparton, 2016, Semester 1, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03

Shepparton, 2016, Semester 2, Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lyn Faulks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty 1.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Taught in vocational setting with up to 40 nominal hours of delivery, placement and self-directed study."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Assessment undertaken in vocational setting as per La Trobe agreed vocational study plan.10001, 02, 03