Injury Prevention (NURS2006)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Prerequisite
NURS1001, NURS1002, NURS1003, NURS1004, NURS1005, NURS1006, NURS1007, NURS1008, NURS2001, NURS2002, NURS2004, NURS2005
Recommended companion
NURS2003, NURS2007, NURS2008
Restricted
BN or BN/BMid. Students
Assessment methods
Participation, written assignment, examination
Course enquiries
Course description
Students will learn issues associated with the nursing management of the person with multiple traumas. The legal & ethical issues associated with duty of care for health professionals in general & in dealing with emergencies will be covered. The social, health & economic impact of alcohol on the community will be covered. Students will learn about the global burden of morbidity & mortality due to injury & why this is an Australian national health priority area & injury prevention is of global concern.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Summer Semester, 2017 (27/11/2017 - 10/02/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence | Internal | Course Profile |