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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The goal of this unit is to enable students to conduct a comprehensive, holistic health assessment identifying structure and function that is within normal parameters and the recognition of deviation from normal. Accordingly, this unit will enable the student to gain knowledge and skills in a range of topics necessary to conduct advanced, holistic health assessment. Students will be exposed to skills and techniques necessary to conduct advanced patient assessment that includes physical, mental health and cultural dimensions. To support learning, the theoretical and scientific foundations of health assessment will be addressed through a range of topics that include anatomy, patient interviewing and diagnostic reasoning. This will enable the student to develop skills of interpretation and the recognition of clinical manifestations of disease in a variety of clinical settings and within diverse populations. The learning and teaching processes will encourage students to develop knowledge and skills by means of a multi-faceted, interactive approach.
There will be an option to attend a weekend workshop for health assessment skills in the simulation laboratories at ECU, Joondalup campus.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online tutorials, case studies, discussion forums and modules. One weekend workshop (optional).
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Written case studies | 40% |
| Case Study | Oral Presentation | 30% |
| Exercise ^ | Holistic health assessment | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The goal of this unit is to enable students to conduct a comprehensive, holistic health assessment identifying structure and function that is within normal parameters and the recognition of deviation from normal. Accordingly, this unit will enable the student to gain knowledge and skills in a range of topics necessary to conduct advanced, holistic health assessment. Students will be exposed to skills and techniques necessary to conduct advanced patient assessment that includes physical, mental health and cultural dimensions. To support learning, the theoretical and scientific foundations of health assessment will be addressed through a range of topics that include anatomy, patient interviewing and diagnostic reasoning. This will enable the student to develop skills of interpretation and the recognition of clinical manifestations of disease in a variety of clinical settings and within diverse populations. The learning and teaching processes will encourage students to develop knowledge and skills by means of a multi-faceted, interactive approach.
There will be an option to attend a weekend workshop for health assessment skills in the simulation laboratories at ECU, Joondalup campus.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online tutorials, case studies, discussion forums and modules. One weekend workshop (optional).
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Written case studies | 40% |
| Case Study | Oral Presentation | 30% |
| Exercise ^ | Holistic health assessment | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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