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<p>The purpose of this unit is to prepare the post-registration nurse for clinical practice with an in depth understanding of advanced human pathophysiology of major body systems and their subsequent alterations. Building upon an existing knowledge of physiology, this unit will provide nurses with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of clinical manifestations arising in acute care settings. A focus will be on core concepts of the deteriorating patient, and exploration of physiological responses to compromised functioning.</p>
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<p>Topics in this unit may include:<br>
• The transition of normal cellular function to altered cellular function in specific disease states. <br>
• Compensatory mechanisms of cellular function during physiological alteration at a cellular and systematic level.<br>
• Pathophysiology of disease states attributed to major body systems. <br>
• Exploration of aetiological factors and clinical manifestations attributed to altered pathophysiological states of major body systems.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The purpose of this unit is to prepare the post-registration nurse for clinical practice with an in depth understanding of advanced human pathophysiology of major body systems and their subsequent alterations. Building upon an existing knowledge of physiology, this unit will provide nurses with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of clinical manifestations arising in acute care settings. A focus will be on core concepts of the deteriorating patient, and exploration of physiological responses to compromised functioning.</p>
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<p>Topics in this unit may include:<br> • The transition of normal cellular function to altered cellular function in specific disease states. <br> • Compensatory mechanisms of cellular function during physiological alteration at a cellular and systematic level.<br> • Pathophysiology of disease states attributed to major body systems. <br> • Exploration of aetiological factors and clinical manifestations attributed to altered pathophysiological states of major body systems.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaan6602">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
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None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine the pathological effects of cellular process from normal physiological function to development of disease states.</p>
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<p>Differentiate anatomical, physiological, advanced pathophysiological, and compensatory concepts related to common health conditions.</p>
K3
<p>Distinguish the characteristics of physiological alterations of selected diseases including aetiological factors and associated clinical manifestations.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrates the effect of physiological compensatory mechanisms in responding to major physiological alterations.</p>
S2
<p>Applies critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning in applying concepts of advanced pathophysiology theory to clinical practice.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse and effectively interpret the pathophysiology in clinical case studies to inform appropriate health assessment.</p>
A1
<p>Illustrates the connections between each of the pathophysiological states and their associated clinical manifestations.</p>
A2
<p>Apply advanced reasoning to the alterations in physiological systems and their associated manifestations to inform clinical judgements.</p>
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Critical analysis of advanced pathophysiological principles attributed to dysfunction of major body systems.</p>
<p>Case Study</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Assessment of principles of advanced pathophysiological knowledge for practice.</p>
<p>Online Activities</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaan6602">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: HEAAN6602 - U3.1