Courses & Units
Child and Family Health: Clinical Practice 1 CNA752
Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Students will be allocated PEP within individual health care agencies. To be eligible to undertake PEP, all students must be ‘Verified’ as meeting College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance as per the Course Entry Requirements.
Students who cannot or do not comply with these requirements will not be allocated PEP and therefore will not be able to complete this unit.
PEP dates MAY differ from University of Tasmania calendar semester dates.
Introduction
This unit equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for understanding their experience as a student in child and family health settings. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of physical and developmental assessment, nutrition and infant feeding. Concurrent participation in a 15-day professional experience placement is required as part of this unit.
Summary
| Unit name | Child and Family Health: Clinical Practice 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA752 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Shiona Macpherson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Assess young children’s health, growth and development in child and family health settings.
- Promote and support optimal nutrition in families.
- Discuss communication skills including the concept of working in partnership with individuals and families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060307 | $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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | |
|---|---|
| Assessment | PEP Documentation.|Case Scenario (30%)|Online Discussion and Reflection on Practice (30%)|Case Study (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
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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