Courses & Units
Pathophysiology for Health Care 2 CXA243
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney
Introduction
Pathophysiology for Health Care 2 continues the study of the pathophysiological processes within body systems, focusing on pathological alterations of the digestive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems, as well as pathologies caused by microorganisms and pathophysiological processes that affect several body systems. You will explore current evidence-informed approaches used to help re-establish homeostasis, including pharmacotherapy. A clinical reasoning framework will be used to analyse clinical scenarios to inform the delivery of evidence-informed health care. You will be expected to develop written and oral skills that will facilitate intraprofessional, interprofessional and patient communication of biological and therapeutic information.
Summary
| Unit name | Pathophysiology for Health Care 2 |
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| Unit code | CXA243 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Deepak Sharma |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
| Semester 2 Intensive | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of acute and chronic health conditions affecting the digestive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems, and multiple body systems.
- Integrate biological information to explain common diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions used in the management of patients with acute and chronic health conditions affecting the digestive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems, and multiple body systems.
- Communicate using scientific and clinical terminology relevant to alterations in the digestive, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems, and pathophysiological processes that affect multiple body systems.
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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| 010913 | $1,164.00 | $1,164.00 | not applicable | $2,726.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA133 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care 1 AND CXA136 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care 2Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | H3O Bachelor of Nursing & H3N Bachelor of Nursing: Independent Learning (10hrs x 12 times); Tutorial (3hr x 3 times) 53H Bachelor of Nutrition Science: Independant Learning (8-9hrs x weekly); Tutorial (2hrs x 5 times); Seminar (1hr x 10 times)
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| Assessment | Team-Based Learning (15%)|Nervous System Case Studies (25%)|Presentation (25%)|Digestive, Musculoskeletal and Reproductive Case Studies (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Amerman, EC 2019, Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Global Edition), Pearson Education, Essex. Bullock, S, Hales, M 2019, Principles of Pathophysiology, 2nd Ed, Pearson, Australia |
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