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Interpreting Patient Deterioration unit (CNA772)

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Introduction

This unit explores physiologic theories underpinning complex patient conditions. You will gain knowledge in the pathophysiology of respiratory, cardiac, haemodynamic, renal and neurological disease including advanced supportive therapies. The unit will prepare you to apply knowledge in some specialty areas of practice.

Summary

Unit name Interpreting Patient Deterioration
Unit code CNA772
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Nursing
Discipline Nursing
Coordinator Ms Joannet Hardenberg
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Trimester This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027
Trimester 01/11/2027 23/11/2027 23/12/2027 13/02/2028

* 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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss the applied pathophysiology as related to an acutely ill patient.
  • Analyse data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings to evaluate therapeutic interventions.
  • Discuss therapeutic management of an acutely ill patient utilising decision making capabilities.

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
060309 $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.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

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.

AssessmentOnline Quizzes (10%)|Case Scenario Analysis (40%)|Oral Presentation and Discussion (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text appropriate to your specialisation [available from Booktopia]:

Critical Care, High Acuity, Emergency, Cardiac and Anaesthetic and Recovery students will need this text only:

  •  Aitken, L., Chaboyer, W., and  Buckley, T. (Eds.) (2023). ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing, (5th ed.). Elsevier.

Acute Care, Renal, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Neuroscience and students taking the unit as an elective will need this text only:

  • Creed, F, and Spiers, C. (Eds). (2020). Care of the Acutely Ill Adult: an essential guide for nurses. (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. 

 
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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