Respiratory Health (NURS1006)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Prerequisite
NURS1001, NURS1002, NURS1003, NURS1004
Recommended companion
NURS1005, NURS1007, NURS1008
Restricted
BN Students
Assessment methods
Participation, written assignment,examination
Course enquiries
Mrs Kelly Hooper (k.hooper2@uq.edu.au)
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
NURS1006 introduces students to: anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of the respiratory system; Nursing care of adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who have developed acute respiratory infections, including associated pharmacological management; Legal and ethical issues associated with informed consent for adults and the legal and safe administration of pharmacological medications in relation to the case scenario; Environmental health legislation related to smoking in public places and the marketing of tobacco; Prevalence and risk factors for respiratory related health issues, including cultural and socio-demographic factors, and the health education and promotional strategies that target risk factors.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Summer Semester, 2017 (27/11/2017 - 10/02/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |