Currently Studying 2 courses
1. Understanding Common Diseases
MODULE 1: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
MODULE 2: REFLUX
MODULE 3 : DIABETES
MODULE 4: THE COMMON COLD
WILL LEARN:
Understanding of health and disease, its management and prevention
Understanding the ways in which the major body systems function including the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract
How blood pressure is normally regulated
How blood sugar levels are normally regulated
How the immune system responds to invasion of the respiratory tract by microorganisms
Recognise the signs and symptoms of high blood pressure, heartburn, diabetes, and common colds and flu
The principles of the treatment and management of high blood pressure, heartburn, diabetes, common cold and flu
2. Introduction to Nursing in Healthcare
MODULE 1: THE AUST HEALTHCARE SECTOR AND THE E.D
MODULE 2: HOSPITAL SPECIALITY AREAS
MODULE 3: ROLES OF STAFF IN THE ACUTE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
MODULE 4: ROLES OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PERSONNEL AND A CLOSER CLOOK AT AUSTRALIAN HEALTH
WILL LEARN:
An introduction to emergency care including:
The different specialty areas in short-term or emergency care
The types of patients in specialty units
The role and purpose of the multidisciplinary team, including:
The role of each team member in relation to patient care
A nurse's role within the interdisciplinary team
The structure and composition of the current Australian healthcare sector, including:
Healthcare funding and current demands
Starting a career in nursing, including:
What motivates people to work in healthcare
What is required to work in the healthcare sector
Steps that can be taken towards changing or starting a career in healthcare