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NUR5002Contemporary nursing practice 2

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this clinically focussed medical-surgical nursing practice unit, you will build upon the concepts introduced in NUR5111 Contemporary Nursing Practice 1. You will explore pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacology, associated...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

NUR5004Contemporary nursing practice 4

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit focuses on preparing you for the transition to practice as a Registered Nurse. In preparing for this transition to health professional, you will explore: the integration of advanced health assessment skills, the clinical...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

ASC5008Co-occurring mental illness and substance use or addiction

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit provides an overview of the key considerations for alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers, policy makers, researchers and other health and welfare professionals advocating for, supporting and engaging with individuals living with...

Semester 1Clayton

MCE5112Core skills: Gamete and embryo handling

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit will introduce you to an assisted reproduction technology (ART) education laboratory. Hands-on practical tuition will enable you to gain key embryology and andrology skills and a platform for applying the theoretical knowledge...

Semester 1Monash Medical Centre

SWM5121Criminology and social work

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit introduces you to the field of forensic and criminal justice social work. It focuses on contemporary research, theories and practice approaches required for working effectively with involuntary clients in the criminal justice...

Caulfield

PAR5420Critical care management of cardiac emergencies

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit introduces you to an advanced level of knowledge and skills related to the critical care management of patients with cardiac complications. You will explore the pathophysiology of cardiac disease, and link this to the...

Semester 2Peninsula

PAR5480Critical care management of medical emergencies

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit you will advances theoretical and clinical foundations for managing acute medical emergencies in the adult population within a critical care paramedicine context. You will explore the pathophysiology, assessment, and...

Semester 1Peninsula

PAR5430Critical care management of respiratory and airway emergencies

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit introduces you to an advanced level of knowledge and skill related to the critical care management of patients with complex respiratory conditions and airway emergencies. In this unit you will be learning about specific topics...

Semester 2Peninsula

PAR5440Critical care management of trauma

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, which explores trauma care through the lens of contemporary systems and evidence-based triage, you will develop advanced knowledge and skills in the management of patients requiring critical care. You will examine how...

Semester 1Peninsula

RTP5102Current issues in radiation therapy and oncology

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This foundation unit of the Master of Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice is designed to meet the needs of Radiation Therapists seeking to advance their understanding and extend their knowledge of current issues which impact on radiation...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

FOR5008Custodial medicine

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The aim of this unit is to present and discuss the current issues arising from the provision of a medical service in a custodial setting. The topics covered provide insights into the health impacts of penal institutions and the powers and...

Semester 1SouthbankUniversity of the Philippines

PSY4215Data Communication: From research problem to storytelling

UnitLevel 4|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Communicating data is fundamental to most career paths for psychology graduates. This unit aims to demystify the process of becoming adept in communication of a diverse range of psychosocial and health related data. You will learn about...

Semester 2Clayton

EPM5005Data management and statistical computing

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit will describe and demonstrate the complexity of data management and statistical computing methods. It will enable you to communicate effectively about the issues in storing and retrieving information, and in assessing the quality...

Semester 1Semester 2Alfred Hospital

FOR5026Death investigation

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Coronial and other medico-legal death investigation systems Death investigation is an integral aspect of most developed societies. Yet the resources allocated to it and the sophistication of the medicolegal systems put in place by...

Semester 1SouthbankUniversity of the Philippines

MPH5214Demographic methods

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit gives you a solid foundation in formal demography, where quantitative data and techniques are used to calculate demographic measures. Topics include sources of demographic data and assessment of their quality; calculation and...

Semester 2Alfred Hospital

POD5101Dermatology and diseases of the lower limb

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Podiatrists manage a range of dermatological conditions affecting the lower limb, from acute skin lesions to chronic wound presentations. This unit is designed to develop your understanding of skin and nail structure to allow you to...

Semester 1Peninsula

SRH5003Designing and conducting health research

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is an introduction to research methods used in health research. It aims to equip you with the theoretical knowledge of research design and methods used in undertaking research, and the practical skills to conduct their own...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

MAP5004Designing your professional future

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, you will explore how to intentionally design your career using principles of design thinking. This unit prepares you to proactively shape a career that aligns with your goals, values, and evolving aspirations. You will learn...

Semester 1Clayton

EPM5007Design of randomised controlled trials

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit will introduce randomised comparisons as a major tool used in medical research and the basis of providing evidence for improving clinical practice. By developing problems based on clinical questions, the need and value of...

Semester 2Alfred Hospital

MPH5221Determining value for money in health care

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

You will be introduced to the basic concepts, methods and applications of economic evaluation in the healthcare sector. Topics include the different methods of economic evaluation (e.g. cost-minimisation analysis, cost-effectiveness...

Semester 2Alfred Hospital