Health of Adults

Course aim

To develop students’ knowledge and skills to assist adults experiencing health problems achieve optimal health outcomes.

Course content

Adult developmental theories; National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice; codes of conduct and ethics; legislation and policy for practice; consent; duty of care; advocacy; nursing assessment and management of common acute and chronic health problems affecting adults; clinical decision making; principles of person-centred care; health informatics; health technology; professional communication; care planning and implementation;; 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; mental health; health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NURS 1073	Health of Older People
BIOL 1048	Human Body 2
HLTH 1047	First Peoples' Health
HLTH 1036	Global and National Health
NURS 1072	Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS 1071	Experiential Learning Activity: Aged Care Practicum 2
BIOL 1047	Human Body 1
NURS 1061	Experiential Learning Activity: Preparation for Clinical Practice Practicum 1

All stage 1 courses must be completed

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 2058	Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Online (online content and discussion forum)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial (Online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 4 weeks
Workshop (On-campus HHHS)	3 hour x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Online (online content and discussion forum)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 4 weeks
Workshop (On-campus HHHS)	3 hours x 8 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Online (Online content and discussion forum)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial (online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 4 weeks
Workshop (on-campus HHHS)	3 hour x 8 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Online (Online content and discussion forum)	- x 9 weeks
Tutorial (Online virtual classroom)	2 hours x 9 weeks
Workshop (On Campus HHHS)	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

Case study, Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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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.