92878 Care of the Child in Illness and Disability

6cp; intensive; clinical studies subject
Postgraduate

This subject extends the student's theoretical knowledge for practice in paediatric nursing. The relationship between scientific and nursing knowledge and informed practice is emphasised. Health breakdown in infants, children and adolescents, related pathophysiology and epidemiology, assessment and diagnostics, and disability are examined. Therapeutic interventions and nursing management for infants, children and adolescents with health breakdown states and disability are also evaluated. Issues related to growth and development, the care of families and the development of paediatric nursing as a specialty are explored.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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