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Students are expected to have employment or a student placement in an operating room environment. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit focuses on developing perioperative clinical skills based on Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) principles of practice. Successful completion of this unit enable you to deliver person-centred care within the context of the perioperative environment.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Practice |
| Unit code | CNA754 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Fiona Newman |
| 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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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
- Critically analyse safe work practices and workplace hazards within the perioperative setting.
- Critically evaluate person-centred care priorities during the perioperative continuum of care and apply these to practice.
- Apply the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) Standards for Perioperative Nursing and achieve ACORN Practical Clinical Skills Competencies within the perioperative environment.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Clinical Practice Portfolio (30%)|Clinical Safety Report (30%)|Interactive Oral Assessment (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Rothrock, J. (2023). Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery (17th ed.). Mosby. Sutherland-Fraser, S., Davies, M., Gillespie, B., & Lockwood, B. (Eds.). (2022). Perioperative nursing: An introductory text. Elsevier Australia.
Available via the unit reading list on MyLO. Limited Loan copies only available
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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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