Triage & Complex Management of the Emergency & Trauma Patient unit (CNA787)

Online

Introduction

This unit explores specialised concepts in emergency nursing, including triage, trauma, disaster management, toxicology, paediatrics, mental health, and environmental emergencies. Students will develop advanced assessment skills and evidence-informed management strategies for high-acuity and fast-track patient presentations.

By the completion of this unit, you will develop clinical decision-making, leadership, and communication skills, preparing you to provide expert-level, culturally appropriate care in complex emergency situations.

Summary

Unit name	Triage & Complex Management of the Emergency & Trauma Patient
Unit code	CNA787
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Mr Benjamin McKenzie
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Synthesise and apply advanced specialised emergency nursing knowledge in patient assessment to prioritise patient care.
• Prioritise age-specific and culturally safe therapeutic interventions based on well-developed, evidence-informed judgement to optimise patient health outcomes in Emergency Care settings.
• Transfer effective leadership principles into emergency nursing practice to improve patient outcomes.
• Critically reflect on and respond to legal and ethical issues to mitigate potential adverse consequences in high-pressure emergency environments.
• Communicate specialised emergency care knowledge and evidence-informed strategies to diverse audiences.

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
060399	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$3,178.00

• 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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Requisites

Prerequisites

CNA784

Mutual Exclusions

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

CNA618

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 webinar, 3 times.
Assessment	Action Plan (15%)|Case Study and In-Service Presentation (40%)|Portfolio (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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