This unit of study is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge that will equip them for a profession in the specialty of paediatric nursing. Knowledge of normal growth and development, and anatomy and physiology will prepare students to undertake comprehensive physical assessments of the infant, child, and young person. The complexities of fever and fever management in infants and children is explored alongside the common communicable diseases that are an important factor of early childhood health. Finally the mental health of children and young people and some acute mental health disorders are introduced.
Students are encouraged to use critical thinking and reflection to develop their nursing practice, while also advancing their understanding of how cultural safety and family centred care influence the relationship between the child, family and paediatric nurse.
| Foundations of Paediatric Nursing | |
| Unit of study code | 337 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies
GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, JULY |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Recommended texts | Nil |
| Co-ordinated by | Sheetal Kumar e: sheetal.kumar@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: The health of Australian children and families | a) analyse strategies that facilitate collaboration between healthcare professionals, the child & their family to ensure family-focused & culturally safe care | Assessment 1: Contributions to online discussions x 2 | 10% | 2, 4 |
| Theme 2: Growth and development | b) examine the anatomical and physiological changes that occur from infancy to adolescence developmental process | Assessment 2: Analysis of care | 40% | 6 |
| Theme 3: Paediatric anatomy and physiology | c) demonstrate the knowledge required of the paediatric nurse to conduct a thorough comprehensive assessment | Assessment 3: Essay | 40% | 9 |
| Theme 4: Paediatric assessment | d) critically appraise current literature to ensure evidence-based decisions in relation to paediatric nursing care planning | Assessment 4: Concept map | 10% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Fever and infectious diseases | e) promote positive mental health for children, young people & their families in all contexts of paediatric healthcare | |||
| Theme 6: Introduction to mental health in children and young people | ||||
Foundations of Paediatric Nursing (337) 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.
