Health of Adults

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 2001
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Course ID
201100
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To enable students to apply knowledge and skills to assist adults experiencing health problems achieve optimal health outcomes.

  • Module 1
  • Module Two
  • Module Three

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply pathophysiological knowledge to inform clinical assessment, decision making and management of care for adults with health problems
  • Conduct and document a comprehensive health assessment on an adult
  • Apply current evidence to develop, implement and critically evaluate a person-centred plan of nursing care for adults with health problems
  • Explain intra and interprofessional models of care for the management of adults with health problems
  • Apply pharmacological knowledge and principles in the management of care for adults with health problems
  • Analyse the cultural, legal, and ethical considerations related to caring for adults with health problems
  • Apply the principles of healthcare related quality, safety and risk management related to caring for adults with health problems

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A