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<p>This unit is one of two units that provide foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with a focus on the biological principles that underpin health and normal body function. Students will examine the organisation of the human body from chemical, cellular, and tissue levels through to major organ systems, exploring how physiological processes are integrated and regulated to maintain homeostasis.</p>
<p>An integrated, whole-body approach supports students in understanding structural and functional changes across the lifespan. Through applied learning, students will begin to connect biological science knowledge with nursing and midwifery practice.</p>
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<p>The following key standards have guided the content development of this unit:</p>
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<li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li>
<li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li>
<li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li>
<li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li>
<li>National Health Priority Areas</li>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Introduction to terminology and homeostasis</li>
<li>Building blocks of life</li>
<li>Integumentary system</li>
<li>Musculoskeletal system</li>
<li>Joints & Movement</li>
<li>Nervous system</li>
<li>Respiratory system</li>
<li>Heart and Circulatory system</li>
<li>Digestive system, Nutrition and metabolism</li>
<li>Urinary system</li>
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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>This unit is one of two units that provide foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with a focus on the biological principles that underpin health and normal body function. Students will examine the organisation of the human body from chemical, cellular, and tissue levels through to major organ systems, exploring how physiological processes are integrated and regulated to maintain homeostasis.</p> <p>An integrated, whole-body approach supports students in understanding structural and functional changes across the lifespan. Through applied learning, students will begin to connect biological science knowledge with nursing and midwifery practice.</p>
Unit content
<p>The following key standards have guided the content development of this unit:</p> <ul> <li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li> <li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li> <li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li> <li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li> <li>National Health Priority Areas</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to terminology and homeostasis</li> <li>Building blocks of life</li> <li>Integumentary system</li> <li>Musculoskeletal system</li> <li>Joints & Movement</li> <li>Nervous system</li> <li>Respiratory system</li> <li>Heart and Circulatory system</li> <li>Digestive system, Nutrition and metabolism</li> <li>Urinary system</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</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/nurbn1111">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT1111" target="_blank">HEALT1111</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<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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K1
<p>Describe basic functions and organisation of the human body and how they contribute to homeostasis under normal conditions.</p>
K2
<p>Identify and describe using anatomical terminology, major anatomical structures of specific body systems and their associated physiological processes.</p>
K3
<p>Describe how anatomical and physiological structures or events under normal conditions are related to physical health.</p>
S1
<p>Explain how clinical data is relevant to the functioning of various body systems.</p>
A1
<p>Apply theoretical concepts of anatomy and underlying physiological principles to patient care.</p>
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1
<p>Students will undertake a small creative project and may nominate groups of up to 5 students or may partake on an individual basis. Students will need to select one concept/topic from the material covered in the unit to create a project in any format they choose.</p>
<p>Synchronous Presentation</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
2
<p>Laboratory and associated online content - Online test covering all learning outcomes, completed mid-semester.</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, A1
3
<p>Laboratory and associated online content - Practical based test covering all learning outcomes, completed on campus during the end of semester exam period.</p>
<p>Practical Test</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K3, A1
4
<p>Attendance/attempt in all assessments </p>
<p>100% Attendance/attempt at assessments</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
5
<p>Laboratory session attendance and participation. Students attend and participate in 100% of scheduled laboratory classes.</p><p><br></p>
<p>100% Laboratory attendance and participation</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
6
<p>Active Learning Session (ALS) attendance and participation. Students attend and participate in 80% of scheduled ALS</p>
<p>80 % attendance and participation in ALS</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</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>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</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/nurbn1111">View unit fees</a>
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