Trauma Nursing unit (CNA618)

Introduction

This unit is underpinned by the theories and the practice of trauma nursing. The kinematics of trauma, patterns and mechanisms of injury, common trauma presentations and physiological response to trauma across the age spectrum will be examined. Students will extend their knowledge and skills in clinical assessment, problem solving and communication, through a theoretical exploration of the trauma literature and clinical practice.

Summary

Unit name	Trauma Nursing
Unit code	CNA618
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mrs Catherine Teare
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and describe the applied pathophysiological nature of rapidly changing patient conditions including diagnosis, pharmacological and psychosocial dimensions across the age spectrums. a. Apply contextual knowledge of trauma nursing to patients using understanding of the physiology. b. Apply problem solving capabilities to address common trauma presentations. c. Justify prescribed therapeutic interventions against evidence-based literature.
• Discuss and analyse data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings against evidence-based literature. a. Utilise problem solving skills that incorporate data gained from integrated assessment and monitoring practices. b. Recommends alternative options based on assessment findings.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CNA787 Triage & Complex Management of the Emergency & Trauma Patient

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. Online webinar - 1 hour, 3 times per semester.
Assessment	Case Study (50%)|Educational Paper & Online Discussion (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required 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.
Recommended	Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R. Z., Fry, M., & Lord, B. (Eds.). (2023). Emergency and trauma care for nurses and paramedics (4th ed.). Elsevier. 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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