Code
GMED3008
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
This unit investigates pathophysiology, clinical presentation diagnosis and clinical decision-making for individuals with conditions associated with critical instability: psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance addiction and withdrawal, head injuries, seizures and psychopharmacology.
Lecture
2.0 Hours, 4.0 Times Semester
Individual Study
2.0 Hours, 8.0 Times Semester
Tutorial
2.0 Hours, 8.0 Times Semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 Discuss changes to pathophysiology that contribute to critical instability in the person
- 2 Describe therapeutic management strategies employed by the health care team for the critically unstable person
- 3 Analyse the role of the nurse in the management of the critically unstable person
- 4 Analyse the relationships between aetiology, pathophysiology, manifestations and therapeutic management of conditions that are associated with critically unstable person and implications for nursing 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