Courses & Units
Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Theory CNA756
Online
Students are expected to have employment or a student placement in an operating room or anaesthetic and recovery environment. This unit uses group work and late enrolment may affect your ability to participate actively.
Introduction
This unit provides you with a thorough understanding of perioperative nursing principles, focusing on legal, ethical and professional practice. It also covers key aspects of applied perioperative environmental and infection control principles.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Theory |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA756 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mr James Halford |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2025 | 25/3/2025 | 14/4/2025 | 1/6/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse legal and ethical issues related to peri-operative nursing practice.
- Develop strategies to improve non-technical skills within the perioperative setting.
- Integrate theoretical and technical disciplinary knowledge for application in the perioperative environment.
- Critically reflect on various types of risks within the perioperative context.
- Communicate decisions, including escalation, within an interprofessional context.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $578.00 | $578.00 | not applicable | $3,027.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Case Analysis (25%)|Case Study (35%)|Oral Presentation (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Rothrock, J. (2018). Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery (16th ed). Elsevier Health Sciences. Available as an eBook from the University of Tasmania library
The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN). (2023). Professional practice standards for perioperative nurses (PPSPN) for organisations. ACORN.
The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses. (2023). Standards for safe and quality care in the perioperative environment (SSQCPE) for organisations. ACORN. Available on-line from the University of Tasmania library
Sutherland-Fraser, S., Davies, M., Gillespie, B., & Lockwood, B. (2021). Perioperative nursing: An introduction (3rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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