Course Title: Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5313 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)

Course Title: Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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Course Contact: Bianca Rohlje

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4809

Course Contact Email: bianca.rohlje@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse in contributing to the development of individualised health care plans by collection of data captured during a client’s preliminary and ongoing health assessments. Assessment is based on a lifespan approach.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 Co-taught with HLTAP501C Analyse health information which has a pre-requisite of HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN503B Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans

Elements:

1. Collect data that contributes to client health care plan
2. Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge
3. Analyse client health assessment data and observations
4. Contribute to the development of individual care plans for clients
5. Prepare for client discharge
 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students should be able to:


• Collect data that contributes to client health care plan
• Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge
• Analyse client health assessment data and observations
• Contribute to the development of individual care plans for clients
• Prepare for client discharge
 


Overview of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge for this unit of competency will be assessed via the following methods:

  • Online quiz
  • Poster presentation
  • Case study
  • Practical Assessment
  • Clinical Placement