James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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NS5349 - Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- Diagnostic reasoning is a dynamic and active process in which clinical judgement or decisions are made based on a variety of sources. This subject explores the diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making process required in the assessment and management of both acute and chronic patients. Critical analysis of client/patient data will be utilised to identify health priorities of patient care that may include appropriate referral to member/s of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Learning Outcomes
- compare selected frameworks and theories in the application of diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making strategies for a range of clinical presentations
- accurately articulate the ethical, legal and regulatory considerations regarding the selection, ordering, collection and evaluation of diagnostic test and procedures
- apply diagnostic reasoning based on clinical symptomatology, health assessment findings, pathophysiology and diagnostic data to identify health priorities of treatment and care
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (50%)
- Case study - (50%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: NS5901 NS5902
Availabilities
JCU Online, Study Period 81, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Jan 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Jan 2020 to Saturday, 29 Feb 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Shannan Opia |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Narelle Biedermann DR Tracey Ahern DR Helena Harrison DR Clare Fenwick |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
JCU Online, Study Period 85, External Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 31 Aug 2020 to Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Shannan Opia |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Narelle Biedermann DR Tracey Ahern DR Helena Harrison DR Clare Fenwick MS Shannan Opia |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |