This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
In this unit, you will enhance your understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as the pathophysiology changes that occur with illness and health conditions of neonates, infants, children and young people. You will focus on applying this knowledge to assessments and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions for the management of acute and chronic conditions.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Children's Care 2 |
| Unit code | CNA508 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Fleur Morine |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the anatomical, physiological, and pathophysiological alterations in the neonates, infants, children, or young people.
- Apply clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in the care of neonates, infants, children and/or young people.
- Critically evaluate evidence-informed care in acute and chronic conditions of neonates, infants, children and/or young people.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Clinical Case Study Report (25%)|Clinical Case Study Report (25%)|Practice Enhancement - Interactive Oral Presentation (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Neonatal nursing students will need the following text: Kain V & Mannix T. (2022). Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives: Principles for Practice (2nd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. Paediatric nursing students will need the following text: Hockenberry, Wilson & Rodgers. (2024). Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children (12th Edition). Elsevier. (11th Edition is available as an e-book through the UTAS library) |
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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. |
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