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NUR10006 · Swinburne University of Technology

Concepts of Aged Care

Credit points
12.5
Level
1
Workload
—
Faculty
Nursing

What it covers

This unit provides students with knowledge of the health-care needs of the older person, and the role of the nurse in promoting their health and preventing illness. This unit also focuses on the essential requirements of the registered nurse to understand patient safety and health informatics in the context of aged care. Building foundational knowledge and skills to improve patient safety will assist in preparing the student to practice safely across a range of healthcare contexts.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Case StudyIndividual40%
Online QuizzesIndividual20%
Oral PresentationIndividual /Group40%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus
WantirnaOn campus