Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5313 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)
Course Title: Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 75
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Course Contact: Erica Keen and Simone Allison
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 6649 and 03 9925 4809
Course Contact Email: erica.keen@rmit.edu.au and simone.allison@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This competency unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse to perform nursing interventions to support the health care needs of the older person in both acute care settings and residential aged care environments
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
NIL PRE REQUISITES OR CO REQUISITES
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients |
Elements: |
1. Respond to the special health requirements of the older adult |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
• Respond to the special health requirements of the older adult
• Contribute to the development of a care plan for the older person
• Assist to evaluate outcomes of planned nursing care of the older client
• Practise within the aged care environment
• Address contemporary issues on aged care practice
• Use strategies which relate to the progressive and variable nature of dementia
• Develop and implement strategies to minimise the impact of challenging behaviours
Overview of Assessment
Underpinning knowledge for this unit of competency will be assessed via teh following methods:
- Written Assessment
- Practical Assessment
- Clinical Placement