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

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.