This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit provides the theoretical basis for advanced acute-care nursing of infants, children, adolescents and their families. You will synthesise knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to appraise the clinical condition of acutely and chronically unwell patients. You will interpret clinical assessment findings and results of investigations, justify advanced therapeutic interventions, and critically apply evidence-informed child and family-centred care.
Summary
| Unit name | Acute Care Management of the Child & Family Theory |
| Unit code | CNA765 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mr Jordan de Hoog |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply integrated anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological knowledge to common infant, child and adolescent health conditions to inform nursing care.
- Evaluate the clinical condition of acutely and chronically unwell infants, children and adolescents through interpreting findings from clinical assessment and relevant investigations.
- Justify advanced therapeutic interventions in the management of acutely and chronically unwell infants, children and adolescents, integrating cultural safety and ethical considerations to optimise health outcomes.
- Communicate evidence-informed child and family-centred care of acutely and chronically unwell infants, children and adolescents.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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 | Discussion Posts (online) and Final Submission (25%)|Educational In-Service (35%)|Clinical Case Study Professional Dialogue (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Speedie,L, Middleton, A, (Aust. editors) Hockenberry, M.J, Wilson, D & Rodgers, C, (US editors). (2022,). Wong’s nursing care of infants and children, Australia and New Zealand edition for professionals, (1st ed). Elsevier. Further required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Further 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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