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Psychology in Context: From Foundations to Applications

Introduction to Human Physiology

Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts

Introduction to Cybersecurity

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Introduction to Nutrition

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Foundations of Psychology

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This subject delves into the critical evaluation of evidence supporting complementary health choices that empower individuals to live well with cancer. Students will explore the essential components required to build and sustain an effective and healthy nursing workforce. The unit will cover key concepts, complexities, and models of nursing care delivery, including the use of technology to optimise outcomes for cancer patients. Furthermore, students will examine the implications for cancer care delivery within the contemporary Australian healthcare system, including funding models and practice standards. This comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to contribute to and lead in the dynamic field of cancer nursing.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/learning-study/murdoch-academic-passport" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(1, 68, 134); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.</a>

Strengths-Based Cancer Care

This subject focuses on advanced symptom management and communication strategies in cancer care, preparing nurses to recommend evidence-based approaches to prevent and minimise the side effects of cancer treatments, optimising patient function and comfort. Students will learn to develop patient-centred, comprehensive care plans in collaboration with patients, their caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to enhance quality of life. The unit covers various approaches to effective, timely, and context-specific communication, emphasising the importance of legal and ethical frameworks in end-of-life decision-making. Additionally, students will be equipped to identify the inherent strengths in patients, caregivers, families, and communities, supporting their ability to cope with and adjust to change and loss.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/learning-study/murdoch-academic-passport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.</a>

Clinical Management: Supportive Cancer Care

This subject provides an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in cancer screening, diagnosis, and management. It aims to enhance students&#39; understanding of current treatments and therapies for cancer, including preparation and recovery trajectories. Students will analyse the physical, emotional, and social impacts of these therapies on patients and their caregivers. The unit emphasises the importance of collaborative care, guiding students to describe optimal treatment pathways in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and the person living with cancer. Additionally, students will appraise the risks and benefits of various therapies to inform effective decision-making.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/learning-study/murdoch-academic-passport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Clinical Management: Cancer Therapies

This subject explores essential aspects across the spectrum of cancer including cancer epidemiology, the diverse experiences of cancer, cancer biology, assessment and diagnosis processes, and the role of primary health care in cancer prevention and screening programs. Throughout the subject , interdisciplinary perspectives are integrated, and ethical considerations in cancer care are addressed, preparing students to engage critically with current challenges and future advancements in cancer research and treatment.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/learning-study/murdoch-academic-passport" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(1, 68, 134); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.</a>

Foundational Concepts in Cancer Care

This unit is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced wound care management through critical examination and application of the latest techniques, technologies, and research. Emphasis is placed on developing skills that enhance patient-centred care and interdisciplinary collaboration in various clinical settings.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Advancements in Comprehensive Wound Care

Wound care and infection prevention is a rapidly growing clinical area leading the way for tissue management, infection control, diagnosis, and assessment of critical issues in wound management.  Technologies such as digital, e-health and app-based sources are being rapidly absorbed into clinical practice. With a growing plethora of advanced wound therapies such as interactive dressings, tissue substitutes, and negative pressure wound therapy there are many tools in the clinician’s armamentarium for wound prevention and management.  This unit will investigate contemporary wound management therapies and the role of the digital technologies for wound management. The unit will also investigate the different types of advanced healing therapies, dressings, and devices available for clinical use and critically evaluate the evidence and clinical utility in specific health care settings and regions with a patient centric focus.  Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Contemporary Wound Management Therapies

This unit is designed to foster knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of wound assessment across a variety of different wound types. Participants will develop an understanding of comprehensive assessments of a wide variety of wounds including prevalence, aetiology, anatomy and physiology, holistic considerations, and wound classifications. Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Wound Assessment in Practice

This unit looks at the approaches for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and lifecycle emissions at national, entity and even product level. The first part presents the elements of rigorous GHG and energy reporting methodologies using the Australian National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme as a case study. The second part covers the concepts and methodologies related to life cycle assessment (LCA). Its use is illustrated by examining case studies including LCA of renewable electricity, transport and oil.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Life Cycle Assessment

This subject is designed to foster knowledge of concepts, frameworks and practices of clinical and corporate governance, and an understanding of their application in health care settings. The integral links between an effective clinical and corporate governance framework and the four domains of patient safety and quality (consumer participation, clinical effectiveness, effective workforce and risk management) will be explored. The drivers and barriers to the implementation of effective governance within healthcare organisations will also be investigated.Murdoch University students should note that Clinical and Corporate Governance (NUR641) is considered academically equivalent and therefore you should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed NUR641.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Clinical Governance

This subject is designed to foster knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and practices of health care funding and how this translates to financial management in a range of health care settings. Students will develop an understanding of effective and practical approaches to financial management and how this is linked to organisational strategy and sustainability. The subject explores financial management in healthcare at the strategic funding level, the organisational level and at the manager level.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Financial Management in Health Care

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