Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Child and Adolescent Health
  • Unit Code

    NCS3101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Caring for children and adolescents presents particular challenges for nurses requiring appraisal of the growth and development stages, legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse and how these impact on the requirements specific to these age groups. In this context, opportunities will be provided for students to develop a systematic body of knowledge on the role and responsibilities of the nurse in the management of symptoms, risk identification, and the development of appropriate interventions to promote optimal functional status and development of the child or adolescent.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Due to the workshop and practice simulation component that cannot be replicated on line there is an 80% attendance requirement.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from NPP2201, NSC2203

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NNT2204, NNT2207, NNT2404

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Recognise and describe the physical and psychological differences between children and adults.
  2. Recommend appropriate ways of caring for children and adolescents across a variety of settings.
  3. Utilise theoretical principles and evidence based practice to develop appropriate responses to the needs of children and their families within paediatric environments.

Unit Content

  1. Child development, anatomical and physiological differences.
  2. Family centred care.
  3. Children and young people's respiratory and circulatory management.
  4. Common child and young persons' illnesses and interventions.
  5. Elimination, nutrition and fluid homeostatsis
  6. Comfort and pain relief in children and young people.
  7. Loss and grief in children and significant others.
  8. Family dynamics, culture and safeguarding.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, e-learning, workshops, nursing case studies, demonstrations, practice simulation and group work.

Assessment

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 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationMultiple choice examination50%
AssignmentEvidence based case study informing children and young people's nursing practice *50%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • ^ Glasper, A., & Richardson, J. (2010). A Textbook of Children's and Young Peoples' Nursing. (2nd ed.). London, England: Elsevier.
  • Hockenberry, M. J., & Wilson, D. (2011). Wong's nursing care of infants and children. (9th ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.
  • Barnes,M., & Rowe,J. (2013) Child, Youth and Family Health: Strengthening Communities (2nd ed). Australia:Elsevier
  • Thakrah, R., Scott, K.,& Winch, J. (2011). Indigenous Australian health and cultures: an introduction for health professionals. (1st ed). Frenchs Forest N.S.W. : Pearson Australia
  • Macgregor, J. (2008) Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children. A guide for students of nursing, child care and health (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.

Journal References

  • Archives of Diseases in Childhood
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Nursing and Midwifery

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.

  • Unit Title

    Child and Adolescent Health
  • Unit Code

    NCS3101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Caring for children and adolescents presents particular challenges for nurses requiring appraisal of the growth and development stages, legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse and how these impact on the requirements specific to these age groups. In this context, opportunities will be provided for students to develop a systematic body of knowledge on the role and responsibilities of the nurse in the management of symptoms, risk identification, and the development of appropriate interventions to promote optimal functional status and development of the child or adolescent.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Due to the workshop and practice simulation component that cannot be replicated on line there is an 80% attendance requirement.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from NPP2201, NSC2203

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded NNT2204, NNT2207, NNT2404

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Recognise and describe the physical and psychological differences between children and adults.
  2. Recommend appropriate ways of caring for children and adolescents across a variety of settings.
  3. Utilise theoretical principles and evidence based practice to develop appropriate responses to the needs of children and their families within paediatric environments.

Unit Content

  1. Child development, anatomical and physiological differences.
  2. Family centred care.
  3. Children and young people's respiratory and circulatory management.
  4. Common child and young persons' illnesses and interventions.
  5. Elimination, nutrition and fluid homeostatsis
  6. Comfort and pain relief in children and young people.
  7. Loss and grief in children and significant others.
  8. Family dynamics, culture and safeguarding.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, e-learning, workshops, nursing case studies, demonstrations, practice simulation and group work.

Assessment

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 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationMultiple choice examination50%
AssignmentEvidence based case study informing children and young people's nursing practice *50%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • ^ Glasper, A., & Richardson, J. (2010). A Textbook of Children's and Young Peoples' Nursing. (2nd ed.). London, England: Elsevier.
  • Hockenberry, M. J., & Wilson, D. (2011). Wong's nursing care of infants and children. (9th ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.
  • Fraser et al. (2014) Paediatric Nursing in Australia Principles for Practice.
  • Macgregor, J. (2008) Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children. A guide for students of nursing, child care and health (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
  • Thakrah, R., Scott, K.,& Winch, J. (2011). Indigenous Australian health and cultures: an introduction for health professionals. (1st ed). Frenchs Forest N.S.W. : Pearson Australia
  • Barnes,M., & Rowe,J. (2013) Child, Youth and Family Health: Strengthening Communities (2nd ed). Australia:Elsevier

Journal References

  • Archives of Diseases in Childhood
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Pediatric nursing

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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