Completion of the learning activities for this course supported by appropriate use of self directed learning and literature should enable students to:
1. Demonstrate effective language and communication skills specific to clinical nursing in the Australian context;
2. Demonstrate essential knowledge, skills and techniques specific to the Australian clinical context;
3. Describe the structures and processes for the professional and legal regulation of nursing;
4. Be prepared to undertake subsequent clinical placements;
5. Develop skills in the use of specific IT platforms;
6. Use the library effectively;
7. Apply principles of academic integrity, honesty and respect for knowledge.

Introduction to the Australian health care system
Overview of Australian health law and ethics
Oral and written clinical communication
Occupational Health and Safety
Infection Control
Patient Assessment and History taking
Literature search
Medication calculation and administration
Safe patient movement
Responding to medical emergencies
Aggression minimisation
Introduction of academic integrity and information technology

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English language skills equivalent to IELTS 7.0
Professional nursing qualification from a recognised overseas nursing authority.

Internal Mode

Clinical
Laboratory
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Computer Lab

Tutorial: for 15 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 4 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Laboratory: for 22 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Clinical: for 4 hour(s) per Term for Full Term