Postgraduate - UnitNUR5703 - Advanced pathophysiology and health assessment

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Synopsis

The student will develop proficiency in health through the development of skills related to: assessment interviewing; physical appraisal; assessment data analysis; incorporating changes in health assessment related to the age of the client and cultural and ethnic variations; comprehensive, periodic and focused health assessments. All students are required to have clinical support for the duration of course.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of normal physiological processes;
2. Accurately describe the aetiology, clinical manifestations and pathophysiology of a range of diseases/conditions observed in specialty practice;
3. Accurately record an in-depth patient health history appropriate to the student's discipline'
4. Incorporate age related differences, cultural, and ethnic variations relevant to the patient's health history;
5. Perform and document a systematic physical health assessment utilising health assessment tools and techniques;
6. Formulate clinical impressions based on an accurate analysis of health assessment data;
7. Competently evaluate clinical problems and perform comprehensive health assessments in a selected area of health care.

Assessment

Multiple choice and short answer tests (60%)
Health Assessment Clinical Examination (Pass/Fail)
Case study (40%).

** Students must achieve a combined pass grade on the multiple choice/ Short answer tests, including the Health Assessment Clinical Examination.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Catherine Chung

Off-campus attendance requirements

Attendance at residential schools held oncampus.