307484 (v.1) Diagnostics 561

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Area:	School of Nursing and Midwifery
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Advanced health assessment - age, gender, risk and cultural modifications. Health assessment interpretation, documentation. Diagnostic test use and interpretation. Common laboratory tests - pathology, histopathology, haematology, biochemistry, microbiology. Venipuncture, specimen collection, specimen transportation. Therapeutic drug monitoring, diagnostic imaging, basic electrocardiology. Problem-based learning strategies, diagnostic reasoning and process, evidence based clinical decision making.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of the unit students will have - Competently conducted health assessments, utilising advanced interviewing techniques and comprehensive physical examination, demonstrating cultural security and modifications appropriate for age, gender and risk. Interpreted subjective and objective clinical data in terms of differential diagnoses and developed initial plans for health management including diagnostic studies. Differentiated normal from abnormal findings in clients appropriate to nurse practitioner scope of practice (history, physical examination, laboratory results, imaging and ECG). Synthesized the components of comprehensive health assessment and laboratory results to establish full case profiles including preliminary nursing and medicaldiagnoses. Synthesized assessment and laboratory data logically and systematically in verbal and written communication. Utilized clinical decision-making skills and interdisciplinary collaboration to develop a plan of health management, consultation and referral, and client education.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Larsen, H. (2002). Clinical Laboratory Tests - Values and Implications (3rd ed.). Pennsylvania, Springhouse Corporation. Mahon, C., Smith, L. A. and Burns, C. (1998). An Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science. Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders Company. McKenzie, S. B. (2000). Textbook of Haematology (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger. Nicoll, D., McPhee, S. J., Pignone, M., Detmer, W. M. and Chou, T. M. (2001). Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill, Lange Medical Books. StJohn. (2001). Critical Care Testing - A Quick Reference Guide. Mannheim, Germany, Roche Diagnostics.
Unit Texts:	Dubin, D. (1999). Rapid Interpretation of EKGs: A Programmed Course (6th ed.). Tampa, Cover Publishing. Erkonen, W. (1998). Radiology 101: The Basics and Fundamentals of Imaging. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Jarvis, C. (2000). Physical Examination and Health Assessment (3rd ed.). Sydney, Saunders. Walsh, M., Crumbie, A.and Reveley, S. (1999). Nurse Practitioners: Clinical Skills and Professional Issues. Melbourne, Butterworth Heinemann.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Comprehensive Health Assessment 30%, Grand Rounds Presentations 20% and Problem-based Case Studies 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y