Unit Outline

This unit is underpinned by the theories and the practice of trauma nursing. The kinematics of trauma, patterns and mechanisms of injury, common trauma presentations and physiological response to trauma across the age spectrum will be examined. Students will extend their knowledge and skills in clinical assessment, problem solving and communication, through a theoretical exploration of the trauma literature and clinical practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Understand and describe the applied pathophysiological nature of rapidly changing patient conditions including diagnosis, pharmacological and psychosocial dimensions across the age spectrums. a. Apply contextual knowledge of trauma nursing to patients using understanding of the physiology b. Apply problem solving capabilities to address common emergency presentations c. Justify prescribed therapeutic interventions against evidence-based literature
2.	Discuss and analyse data gained from assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings against evidence-based literature. a. Utilise problem solving skills that incorporates data gained from integrated assessment and monitoring practices b. Recommends alternative options based upon assessment findings

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CNA784
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CNA618

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Regular monitoring and review have been undertaken.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Discussion posts (online)	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Case Study	Week 9	50 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Quiz	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion posts (online)

Task Description:

In this online assessment item you will be allocated to a discussion group where you will be required to nominate a topic from the list in MyLO and contribute to two other student’s discussions.

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Key points are written to show growth in knowledge of the trauma topic. Demonstrated analysis of trauma nursing care.	LO1, LO2
2	20 Key points are written to show growth in knowledge of the trauma topic. Demonstrated analysis of trauma nursing care.	LO1, LO2
3	There is evidence of engagement with appropriate academic literature and other resources.	LO1, LO2
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Case Study

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to select and investigate the management of a complex or critically unwell patient with a trauma presentation that has been explored in module 2.

Task Length:

2500 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the trauma issues of the case and relate the mechanism of injury to the patient’s clinical condition abiding by ethical requirements of the relevant health institution and supported by scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2
2	Explain the pathophysiology of injuries, considering complications trauma patients may experience supported by scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2
3	Analyse and evaluate the management of the patient supported by scholarly literature.	LO1, LO2
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Quiz

Task Description:

The quiz will examine your understanding of the content explored in module 3.

Task Length:

60 minutes

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply subject knowledge to clinical presentations across the age spectrum.	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Curtis, K, Ramsden, C, Considine, J, Fry, M & Shaban R. (eds) 2019, Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics, 3rd edn, Elsevier Australia, Sydney.