This unit of study examines the role of therapeutic apheresis as a current and emerging therapy. It provides students with specialist knowledge of pre-procedural considerations of the role of therapeutic apheresis for individuals with renal, immune, haematological, and neurological disorders before more explicitly exploring the clinical issues within the specialty of apheresis nursing in Australia.
It is suitable for clinicians working in therapeutic apheresis nursing, where they will be supported to develop their ability to think critically and provide holistic, person-centred care to individuals
| Therapeutic Apheresis Nursing | |
| Unit of study code | 348 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Recommended texts | Balogun, R. A., Aqui, N., Garcia, A., Pham, H. P., Torloni, A. S., Wehrli, G., & Yamada, C. (Eds.). (2020). Principles of apheresis technology: Technical principles of apheresis medicine, 7th edn. American Society for Apheresis. |
| Co-ordinated by | Christine Collins MACN e: christine.collins@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
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When assessed – academic week
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| Theme 1: Pre-procedural considerations | a) analyse the role of the nurse in delivering holistic care for people requiring therapeutic apheresis | Assessment 1: Learning goals | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: Therapeutic apheresis procedures | b) critically reflect on personal values, beliefs and attitudes required to provide culturally safe and respectful healthcare for people receiving therapeutic apheresis | Assessment 2a: Digital poster
Assessment 2b: Peer review |
15%
5% |
4
5 |
| Theme 3: Clinical issues in apheresis nursing | c) apply specialist knowledge of the principles of therapeutic apheresis to interprofessional care | Assessment 3: Analysis of care | 35% | 6 |
| d) evaluate evidence-based practice needed to support people receiving therapeutic apheresis treatment | Assessment 4: Reflective essay | 40% | 10 | |
Therapeutic Apheresis Nursing (348) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price | 2026 Member price (10% discount) | 2026 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 | $2,460.60 | $2,734.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 | $2,806.20 | $3,118.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 | $3,623.80 | $4,026.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 | $4,266.00 | $4,740.00 |
| *Graduate certificate / single unit of study fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change without notice | ||||
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
