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This unit is only available to registered nurses. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit provides students with the opportunity to further develop their health assessment skills by engaging in a number of learning activities. Students will recognise the essential concepts of health assessment that can be applied in any situation and reflect on their own professional work and the skills they may require. Students will be presented with diverse hypothetical situations (case studies) to gain insight into the adaptability of fundamental assessment skills using a range of approaches to health assessment while practising cultural, safety and principles of inclusion in a person-centred approach.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Health Assessment |
| Unit code | CNA533 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Joannet Hardenberg |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Trimester | 01/11/2027 | 23/11/2027 | 23/12/2027 | 13/02/2028 |
| Semester 2 | 05/07/2027 | 27/07/2027 | 30/08/2027 | 24/10/2027 |
| Semester 1 | 22/02/2027 | 16/03/2027 | 19/04/2027 | 13/06/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced health assessment skills while practicing cultural safety and inclusivity across diverse populations and contexts.
- Critically analyse complex health assessment data using evidence-informed approaches in diverse practice settings
- Predict appropriate response(s) to health alterations using clinical reasoning, reflection and independent judgement.
- Communicate health assessment findings and evidence-informed care strategies effectively to diverse audiences whilst upholding principles of inclusion and respect for cultural diversity.
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 | $613.00 | $613.00 | not applicable |
- 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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect 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 | 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. |
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| Assessment | Decision making and reflection discussion activity (25%)|Guided case scenario analysis with data interpretation (30%)|Portfolio Task: Clinical skills validation and oral interactive assessment (45%) |
| 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. |
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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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