Courses & Units
Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Practice CNA754
Students are expected to have employment or a student placement in an operating room environment. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit focuses on developing perioperative clinical skills based on Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) principles of practice. Successful completion of this unit enable you to deliver person-centred care within the context of the perioperative environment.
Summary
Unit name | Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Practice |
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Unit code | CNA754 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
Discipline | Nursing |
Coordinator | Mrs Fiona Newman |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse safe work practices and workplace hazards within the perioperative setting.
- Critically evaluate person-centred care priorities during the perioperative continuum of care and apply these to practice.
- Apply the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) Standards for Perioperative Nursing and achieve ACORN Practical Clinical Skills Competencies within the perioperative environment.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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060301 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | |
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Assessment | Clinical Practice Portfolio (50%)|Clinical Safety Report (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Available via the unit reading list on MyLO. Loan copies only available.
Available via the unit reading on MyLO as an online resource. |
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Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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