This unit of study further aims to support the nurses to develop their role as an autonomous member of the multidisciplinary health care team within the healthcare organisation and professional leaders. Content covers the necessary in-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing and specialist knowledge required for palliative care practice of people within a variety of care settings and contexts.
| Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care Nursing | |
| Unit of study code | 315 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | 314 – Principles of Palliative Care Nursing |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Prescribed texts | Nil |
| Co-ordinated by | Erin Rooney e: erin.rooney@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: A holistic approach to pain management | a) evaluate the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the person along the palliative care trajectory | Assessment 1: Contributions to online discussion | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: A holistic approach to complex symptom management | b) develop holistic person-centred management plans in a palliative care setting | Assessment 2: Reflective essay | 30% | 4 |
| Theme 3: Legal, ethical, cultural and spiritual aspects | c) critically appraise the research underpinning complex symptom management to ensure an evidence-based approach | Assessment 3: Narrated PowerPoint | 25% | 6 |
| Theme 4: Emergencies in palliative care | d) examine the nursing management strategies associated with palliative care emergencies | Assessment 4: Analysis of care | 40% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Major challenges within the diverse contexts of contemporary palliative care | e) discuss the major challenges faced by nurses working within the diverse contexts of contemporary palliative care | |||
| f) Critically reflect on values and attitudes in relation to the legal, ethical and cultural issues associated with palliative care. | ||||
Advanced Concepts in Palliative Care Nursing (315) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care.
