Paediatric Palliative Care
Subject NURS90065 (2013)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013: July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Intensive Delivery Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 40 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops Total Time Commitment: In addition to face-to-face teaching time of 40 hours, students should expect to undertake a minimum of 80 hours research, reading, writing and general study to complete this subject successfully. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Contact
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Level 3, 442 Auburn Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122
Phone - 03 9810 3245
Email - postgrad@commercial.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: |
The subject will enable health professionals to develop and consolidate skills when caring for children with life limiting conditions. The course will explore palliative approaches to care, the diversity of diagnostic groups, symptom management, psychosocial and ethical issues for palliative children and their families.
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Objectives: |
Evidence Based Palliative Care
Illnesses Encountered in Paediatric Palliative Care
Symptom Management in Paediatric Palliative Care
Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects
Ethics
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Assessment: |
Assessment 1: Review & Critique a Clinical Issue (50%) Assessment 2: Self-Directed Clinical Portfolio (50%) |
Prescribed Texts: |
All students will be provided with course notes which incorporate reading material and assessments. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
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Links to further information: | http://www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au/courses/award-courses/specialist-certificate/palliative-care |
Related Course(s): |
Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care |
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