Code
GMED2001
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
The unit covers pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and clinical decision-making for individuals with adverse health events: respiratory, cardiovascular, neoplasia, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and urological dysfunction. Students learn about changes to normal brain functioning; impacting upon cognition: dementia, delirium. The unit focuses on quality use of medicines.
Lecture
2.0 Hours, 4.0 Times Semester
Individual Study
2.0 Hours, 9.0 Times Semester
Tutorial
2.0 Hours, 9.0 Times Semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 Discuss the pathophysiology of common conditions associated with the unstable person
- 2 Explain therapeutic clinical management strategies employed by the health care team for the unstable person
- 3 Describe the role of the nurse or midwife in the management of the unstable person
- 4 Integrate the relationships between aetiology, pathophysiology, manifestations and therapeutic management of conditions that are associated with the unstable person and implications for clinical practice
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 Demonstrate accountable, safe, effective and innovative nursing care incorporating research evidence into nursing practice
- 2 Use reflective, evidence based and problem solving approaches to the provision of nursing care
- 3 Access and critically evaluate and utilise health care information
- 6 Be an independent, self-directed learner who constructively reflects upon the health, social and educational experiences of self and others
- 9 Demonstrate ethical practice in accordance with legislation, nursing practice standards and professional codes of conduct
Assessment Breakdown