Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Pharmacotherapeutics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 2005
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Course ID
201105
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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To further develop students’ knowledge and skills in assessment, clinical reasoning and pharmacotherapeutics to facilitate the provision of safe, comprehensive person-centred nursing care.

  • Introduction To Health Assessment, Diagnostics And Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Neurological Conditions
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Respiratory Conditions
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Cardiovascular Conditions
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Renal Conditions
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Integumentary Conditions
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics Related To Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
  • Bringing It All Together: Synthesis Of Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics. (Deteriorating Client)
  • Health Assessment, Diagnostics & Pharmacotherapeutics: Workshops And Simulations

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply an evidence-based assessment framework to conduct and document a systematic, comprehensive, person-centred health assessment
  • Apply principles of diagnostic reasoning and pharmacotherapeutic management to the provision of person-centred nursing care of clients with common health conditions
  • Identify the role of the multidisciplinary team in shared decision making and care planning to promote safe, effective person-centred care
  • Apply pharmacological knowledge to recognise and describe indications and contraindications for appropriate medication management in the provision of person-centred nursing care
  • Demonstrate the ability to synthesise and interpret assessment data from a variety of sources to inform clinical decisions and care planning in the provision of comprehensive person-centred client care in a simulated environment
  • Identify human and system factors that may contribute to medication errors including the role of the registered nurse in improving the safety and quality of medicines use in clinical practice
  • Critically analyse the nursing application of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative techniques in the recognition and management of the deteriorating client

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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