This unit explores how legal and ethical principles inform the practice of healthcare professionals, particularly registered paramedics, in Australia. You will gain knowledge of the fundamental legal and ethical principles governing practice and reflect on how to apply these in everyday situations. Through the analysis of real-world case studies, you will also gain a critical appreciation of the...

In this unit you will affirm the importance of employing a systems-based approach to healthcare in the management of major incidents and multi-casualty situations. You will further develop a systematic approach to trauma assessment and care of emergent patients and refine and integrate current knowledge, clinical reasoning, ethical considerations, patient communication and critical thinking in...

In this unit you will investigate pathogenic diseases that impact the aquaculture industry, using case studies from local industries. You will explore the effects of aquatic viruses, bacteria and parasites on animal and human health. You will acquire an understanding of the biology, life-cycle and taxonomy of pathogens in aquaculture, and learn relevant sampling, detection and identification...

Digital platforms and social technologies influence the success of tourism-engaged businesses and organisations. The interaction of humans and technology provide professionals with exciting opportunities to engage visitors. This unit will investigate emerging disruptive technologies and how they may be used to build visitor numbers and enhance the visitor experience across tourism-engaged sectors....

This unit is designed for educators with an interest in special and/or inclusive education. The Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (MYCEETYA, 2008) and the Disability Standards for Education (2005) make it clear that students with disability should expect that Australian schooling will enable them to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and...

This unit examines contemporary social issues relating to drug abuse and its policing, which is one of the most complex and controversial topics confronting today's society. The unit focuses on the demand for, and the supply of illicit and licit drugs. Policing policies and legal implications relating to supply reduction and harm reduction through prohibition, harm-minimization and drug...

Safety and Quality in Medication Management will allow you to focus on medication safety. You will examine pharmacotherapeutic and pharmaceutical principles and the Registered Nurse Practice Standards (2016) to consider safety and clinical suitability of medication whilst ensuring your practice meets the legal, professional and ethical standards expected of you. You will apply the clinical...

Safety and Quality in Medication Management will allow you to identify the clinical perspectives of therapeutic medication management. You will examine the Quality Use of Medications and the Registered Nurse Practice Standards (2016) to consider legal, professional standards, regulatory guidelines, and ethical practice. You will apply the clinical reasoning cycle and national evidence-based...

Intelligent Systems and Robotics, ZAT216, explores the topics of robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). You will learn about intelligent systems and how they are used at a broad and introductory level. Through online learning activities and workshops, you will be given the knowledge to design and develop a robot to perform basic tasks. Working independently and or in teams,...

The unit provides an introduction to fundamental aspects of the rational engineering approaches and issues which influence the construction of marine vessels, on-board systems and offshore structures including materials. The unit will serve sympathetic approaches of the procedures, processes, tools, techniques, strategies and tactics used for managing on-site construction and production...