Microcredential
Introduction to Haematology Nursing
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Overview
The Introduction to Haematology Nursing microcredential aims to offer foundational concepts in Haematology Nursing.
This microcredential provides the nurse with greater insight into normal and abnormal haemopoiesis, types of immunity, haemostasis and coagulation and examines the pathophysiology, disease progression, clinical presentation, and common treatments of various groups of haematological conditions.
It establishes a sound underpinning of knowledge for the nurse who wants to be introduced to the foundational concepts of malignant and non-malignant Haematology disorders.
Which unit does this microcredential align with?
312 Foundations of Haematology
Career outcomes
Applicable to all nurses who want to increase their knowledge of haematology conditions or aim to work within the specialist field of haematology nursing.
Learning outcomes
- examine the key concepts of normal immunology and haemopoietic processes
- analyse the role of investigations in the diagnosis, staging and nursing management of common haematological conditions
- explore predictable and adverse treatment outcomes for various haematological conditions
Course structure
Topics
- Module 1: Haemopoiesis and immunity
- Module 2: Haemostasis, bone marrow function and coagulation
- Module 3: Anaemia and associated disorders
- Module 4: Bleeding disorders
- Module 5: Leukaemia
- Module 6: Lymphoproliferative disorders
- Module 7: Plasma cell disorders
Assessment
- Reflective journal
Entry requirements
Available to all nurses and midwives
Fees
Members: $1,645
Non-members: $1,828
Fees are GST inclusive and are subject to change without notice.
Meet your Nurse Educator
Christine Collins MACN, Nurse Educator – Higher Education
BNurs, GradCertEmergNurs, MNurs(Clinical Education)
e: christine.collins@acn.edu.au
» About me
Christine considers herself a lifelong learner with a passion for educating through mentoring, and the development of practical, equitable learning resources. Christine has a focus on adult learning through leading and training future educators in the nursing profession. Her priority is to help nurses put theory into clinical practice. It is Christine’s goal to equip clinical nurses’ with the skills they need through collaboration, respect and empowerment.
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