Allergy Nursing

Course aim

Students will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to confidently and competently manage clients with allergic conditions across the lifespan.

Course content

The role of the allergy nurse; ethico-legal aspects of allergy nursing; evidence-based practice/best available evidence in allergy nursing; locating evidence-based, professional allergy resources; management of allergy and the allergic response across the lifespan including eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma and allergic airways disease, drug allergies, immunotherapy, anaphylaxis, allergy vs intolerance; social, economic and environmental factors impacting on allergic conditions and their management within a global context; allergy investigations; allergy myths and misconceptions; client teaching across the lifespan, allergy prevention and early intervention strategies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Online (online content)	- x 13 weeks
Online (Discussion forums)	- x 13 weeks
Tutorial (Online Virtual Classroom)	2 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Critical analysis, Portfolio, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.