Health of Adults

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills to assist adult populations experiencing complex health problems achieve optimal health outcomes.

Course content

Adult developmental theories; quality and safety; legislation and policy for practice; consent; duty of care; advocacy; nursing assessment and management of common acute and complex health problems affecting adults; clinical decision making; models of care; health informatics; health technology; professional communication; care planning and implementation; health outcome evaluation; evidence-based practice; pathophysiology; hydration and nutrition; fluid and electrolyte balance; peri-operative care; pain management; pharmacology; safe administration of medicines; client and family teaching; cultural knowledge including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Textbook(s)

Tollefson, J & Hillman, E 2019, Clinical Psychomotor Skills: Assessment Tools for Nursing Students, 7th Ed, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd, Victoria

Estes, ME, Calleja, P, Theobald, K & Harvey, T 2020, Health assessment and physical examination: Australian and New Zealand edition, 3rd Ed, Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd, Australia

McIlwraith J & Madden B 2014, Health Care and the Law, 6th Edition, Lawbook Co, NSW

Berman, A, et al. 2020, Kozier and Erb's fundamentals of nursing, volumes 1-3, 4th Australian Edition., 5th Australian Edition, Pearson Australia, VIC

Lemone P, et al 2020, Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking For Person-Centred Care, 4th Australian Edition, Pearson Australia, Victoria

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 2058	Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice
HLTH 1047	First Peoples' Health
NURS 2034	Experiential Learning Activity: Older Adults Practicum 2
HLTH 1036	Global and National Health
HLTH 1037	Mental Health
NURS 2024	Health of Older Adults
NURS 1033	Being a Health Professional
BIOL 1047	Human Body 1
NURS 1061	Experiential Learning Activity: Preparation for Clinical Practice Practicum 1
BIOL 1048	Human Body 2

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture (online)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 9 weeks
Workshop (HHHS)	2 hours x 8 weeks
Workshop (pre-brief)	1 hour x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Workshop (pre-brief - HHHS)	6 hours x 4 days
External (Online delivery)	- x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (online)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 9 weeks
Workshop (HHHS)	2 hours x 8 weeks
Workshop (pre-brief)	1 hour x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (online)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 9 weeks
Workshop (HHHS)	2 hours x 8 weeks
Workshop (pre-brief)	1 hour x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, OFFSHORE, COOK ISLANDS MINISTRY OF HEALTH, ONLINE
External (online delivery)	- x 9 weeks
Workshop (on-campus)	6 hours x 4 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, OSCA

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.