This unit is designed to provide a foundation for your ongoing development as orthopaedic nurses. It will allow online interaction with peers to discuss evidence-based practice and clinical care pathways to optimise care given to persons, in both the adult and paediatric setting. You will become familiar with the underpinning principles and nursing management regimens of orthopaedic nursing which will enhance clinical decision making. This knowledge will enable you to provide holistic nursing care to persons experiencing orthopaedic complications or trauma. Furthermore, you will have a better understanding of your role as a member of the interdisciplinary team as well.
| Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing | |
| Unit of study code | 042 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing
GC single unit of study |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Prescribed texts | N/A |
| Co-ordinated by | Mevin Paulose e: mevin.paulose@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: Anatomy and physiology | a) apply specialist knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology and mechanisms of homeostasis across the lifespan to ensure positive clinical outcomes | Assessment 1: Quiz | 10% | 2 |
| Theme 2: Skeletal growth, development and remodelling | b) integrate the principles of musculoskeletal assessment findings into person- centred care planning | Assessment 2: Audiovisual case presentation | 30% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Assessment | c) analyse holistic nursing care of the person experiencing orthopaedic trauma, complications, or dysfunction | Assessment 3: Digital poster and abstract | 20% | 8 |
| Theme 4: Imaging modalities and diagnostic investigations | d) discuss the use of pharmacology in the care of the person experiencing orthopaedic dysfunction | Assessment 4: Orthopaedic guideline appraisal | 40% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Orthopaedic complications | e) critically examine the scope of practice of the nurse within the interdisciplinary team | |||
| Theme 6: Pharmacologic treatment options to restore or maintain homeostasis | ||||
| Theme 7: The interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation | ||||
Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing (042) 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.
