Course overview
The aim of this course is to enable learners to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with professional standards in the provision of person-centred care of the older person.
- Introduction To Nursing In A Clinical Setting
- Effective Communication, Health History, And Physical Assessment
- Ensuring Personal Safety: Whs And Infection Control
- Vital Signs Part I: Vital Signs And Monitoring
- Vital Signs Part Ii: Advanced Techniques And Interpretation
- Personal Hygiene, Skin Care, Nutrition, And Elimination
- Oxygen Therapy And Basic Respiratory Assessment
- Safe Medication Administration, Documentation, And Pain Management
- Blood Glucose Levels (Bgls) And Advanced Medication Practices
- Neurological Assessment, End-Of-Life Care (Osce)
Course learning outcomes
- Implement safe and effective person-centred nursing care to achieve the identified health outcomes consistent with relevant legislation and professional standards
- Demonstrate clinical skills congruent with their scope of practice
- Demonstrate appropriate communication strategies and interprofessional teamwork to promote optimal health outcomes
- Communicate an understanding of the nexus between theoretical concepts and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect on nursing practice and identify strategies for ongoing professional development related to nursing care of the older person
- Conduct a psychosocial and clinical health assessment and document a person-centred plan of care
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59760
Section PM01
Size 100
Available 100
Class number 54125
Section TU01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 56198
Section TU02
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 59798
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 59794
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 59799
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 59800
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Online
Class number 59693
Section 01OL
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
Class number 59719
Section 02OL
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
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