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Course description

Gastroenterology nursing is a specialty providing care to patients with known or suspected gastroenterological problems requiring diagnostic and/or therapeutic management and may include nurses in advanced practice roles performing screening procedures or case management. This course will assist registered nurses to develop skills in professional practice, clinical care and collaborative practice. The course is comprised of five modules aimed at a general introduction to the foundational knowledge required for safe practice in Gastroenterology Nursing. It covers introductory anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and immune systems, workplace health and safety, and common gastroenterological disorders in the Australian and international populations.