Courses & Units
Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 1 CNA532
Introduction
This unit builds upon theories explored in CNA772. Principles of anaesthesia and post anaesthesia in the perioperative and non-operative setting will be further developed through exploration of evidence based literature. Advanced concepts underpinning emergency and supportive care will be examined as applied to the perianaesthesia environment.
Summary
| Unit name | Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA532 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Melanie Carstairs |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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).
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Learning Outcomes
- Using evidence based literature, critically analyse and reflect on the range of anaesthetic procedures delivered in perioperative and non-operative settings.
- Analyse advanced concepts underpinning emergency and supportive care as applied to the post-anaesthesia environment in the post-anaesthetic care.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Case Review (50%)|Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required textbooks for this unit. Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
|---|---|
| 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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