2014 Ceg Pnsa

School of Health & Human Sciences
2014 Course Enrolment Guide

for Continuing Students
Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant)
CRICOS Provider: NSW 01241G
School of Health and Human Sciences

Southern Cross University
Email: healthscience@scu.edu.au
Web: www.scu.edu.au/healthscience
Published September 2013
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Welcome
Welcome to the School of Health and Human Sciences.
Its my pleasure as the Dean of Health and the Head of School to welcome you in the various
disciplines we offer within the School.
Our goal here is to improve the health, over the lifespan, of our people through the provision
of quality education, research, and regional engagement working closely with the health and
health science community.
Its a time of tremendous change within society, not just with regard to higher education, but
also with regard to the healthcare industry and related sciences. All governments, across the
globe, are beginning to think and change how they provide healthcare to the populations
in which they serve. Their desire is to keep us healthier, for longer, rather than wait for us to
become sick and need expensive services. In the near future, hospitals will become different
in their orientation and the types of activity that they pursue will change. Superclinics are
being developed to provide primary and community care, offering much more interdisciplinary
care and learning in order to target chronic disease, ageing, and youth and childrens issues in
terms of healthcare provision. There is a stronger focus on encouraging healthier lifestyles. The
impact on Schools, such as the School of Health and Human Sciences, is to ensure we produce
knowledgeable, skilled practitioners and scientists who can help meet these challenges.
The School is divided into various framework areas to help us meet these challenges. Each
led by a discipline lead. There are a number of program areas across these frameworks,
including nursing, osteopathy, speech pathology and podiatry, pedorthics and ageing,
occupational therapy, exercise science, clinical exercise physiology, sport management,
psychology, midwifery and various generic clinical pathways such as nutrition. The School
offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as continuing professional education
programs. These program areas are expanding. Also in partnership with the TAFE and VET
sectors we will continue to develop new pathways within the school. An exciting development
will be in the offering of an Associate Degree in Allied Health through the SCU College and
articulation with TAFE in Indigenous Health and Well-being. Development is continuing with
possibilities to study courses in the fields of Dental Health and Nutrition, Orthotics & Prosthetics,
Rehabilitation Engineering, Optometry and Indigenous Health. The courses we offer are
approved by various professional accreditation bodies and conform to legal requirements.
Most of our courses require work-based learning, so you will get out and meet real people with
real issues thereby enabling you to be part of a healthcare team resolved to promoting health,
restoring health, preventing ill-health or helping people to adapt or seek a dignified death.
Getting your degree is a journey, its not a destination. Were here to help you. Its a partnership
between us. We are the first partnership in helping you to forge a career in your chosen field. A
career which could take you far and wide over the next 40 years.
Professor Iain Graham
Dean of Health
Head of School
School of Health and Human Sciences
Contents
How to use this guide.......................................................................................................................................................................iii
Part One: Course and Enrolment Information....................................................................................................1.1
Course overview ........................................................................................................................................................................1.1
Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant)........................................1.1
Career opportunities.............................................................................................................................................1.1
Major areas of study ..............................................................................................................................................1.1
Course Rules..................................................................................................................................................................................1.2
Unit Availability Table.............................................................................................................................................................1.4
Part A units..................................................................................................................................................................1.4
Part B units..................................................................................................................................................................1.4
Part C units..................................................................................................................................................................1.5
Master of Clinical Science unit substitutions............................................................................................1.6
Unit descriptions........................................................................................................................................................................1.7
Part A units..................................................................................................................................................................1.7
Part B units..................................................................................................................................................................1.7
Part C units...............................................................................................................................................................1.11
Other important information.........................................................................................................................................1.11

Contacts.........................................................................................................................................................................................1.12
Student Experience Team................................................................................................................................1.12
Academic staff........................................................................................................................................................1.12
Part Two: General Information.........................................................................................................................................1.13

Census dates...........................................................................................................................................................1.13
Academic Skills Development Learning Assistance.......................................................................1.13
Examinations..........................................................................................................................................................1.13
Special consideration.........................................................................................................................................1.14
Staying in touch with SCU...............................................................................................................................1.14
University Library.................................................................................................................................................1.14
Key Dates for 2014...............................................................................................................................................1.15
Useful University Websites..............................................................................................................................1.15
Getting started......................................................................................................................................................1.15
About the University...........................................................................................................................................1.16
Schools and Colleges.........................................................................................................................................1.16
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How to use this guide

This course enrolment guide has been developed to assist students with unit selection, to facilitate
online enrolment and provide advice about important contacts, resources and support services
available. It is also a valuable resource containing easily referenced material that no student should be
without.

Part One contains course-specific information and sets out the structure of the course, maps
suggested or compulsory unit progressions and shows specialisation sequences per study period,
if applicable.
Part Two provides helpful information in relation to important dates, useful websites and relevant
administrative information including the contact details of specialist staff within the University
who are available to assist with specific enquiries.
What to do next
1.
Visit the New Students website. This site contains the steps needed to:
gain access to My Enrolment
accept an offer
check student details
choose a payment option
enrol in units
gain access to MySCU and SCU webmail.
2.
Print or download this Course Enrolment Guide and retain it for reference throughout the
duration of the course.
3.
Choose units to study using the course structure and unit information provided in this Course
Enrolment Guide. Remember to:

read this guide carefully as it will recommend units for enrolment in each study period
choose units for each study period within the academic year and understand where those
units fit into the course structure
consider using Session 3 (an optional study period) to spread study load, dedicate time to
studying units that might need a concentrated effort, or fast track and complete studies
earlier.
4.

Enrol in units for the whole year using My Enrolment.

Enrolment for 2014 opens on September 9, 2013. Students will receive a notification advising
that enrolment is open in their SCU Webmail account. Look out for this email and enrol early.
SCU encourages students to plan their studies in advance and enrol in units for the full
academic year. Students self manage their enrolment online in My Enrolment and can change
enrolled units, add more units or withdraw from units up until the start of each study period.
5.
Check the census date for each unit using My Enrolment.
Each unit of study (subject) has a census date that is the day upon which a students enrolment
for unit(s) in the study period becomes final. After the census date a student cannot enrol or
withdraw from units without financial and/or academic liability.
Census dates can be found in My Enrolment under Study Plans then Current Enrolment Including
Census Date.
6.
Access the School Student Centre and Unit Learning Site(s) in MySCU.
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A Unit Learning Site is generated for every unit in which a student has an official enrolment.
One week before the start of each study period, the Unit Learning Sites will open. Inside the
Unit Learning Site students will find the Unit Information Guide and Study Guide. It is very
important students visit this site regularly SCU recommends students visit every day during
the study period.
7.

Check the Class Timetable.

Internal students will need to check the class timetable to find out when classes have been
scheduled for the activities that have been planned for the on-campus units in which they are
enrolled.
8.
Register for on-campus classes online through My Enrolment:

Students who enrol in any on-campus units (internal mode), should attend the scheduled
on campus classes for the activities listed in the class timetable.
Students must check the class timetable to see whether they need to register into any
classes. Classes fill up quickly so register early. Students will receive an email in their SCU
Webmail account to advise when registration will open.
Distance education (online; university-wide; external mode) students do not need to attend
classes and will find all the information to start studying in their Unit Learning Site(s).
9.
10.
Obtain a Student ID Card.

Once students are admitted to their course, enrolled in units and registered into classes, they are
ready to start studying. SCU recommends students now visit the Orientation website to find out
about scheduled activities, sporting facilities, mentors, counselling services and lots more.
Need assistance?
For assistance with My Enrolment refer to:

the Demonstration Guides located on the New Students site; or
contact Student Services on 1800 005 687; or
email enquiry@scu.edu.au
For assistance with course structure and study plan advice, students should contact the Student
Experience Team. Contact details are listed at the end of Part One in this guide.
Welcome to SCU! We hope you enjoy your studies. Remember, staff are here to help, so dont be afraid
to contact us.
Important notice
A students course is governed by the Award Rules for the year in which they commenced
study. It is important students become familiar with the Award Rules for their course, which
can be found in the Student Handbook.
If a student is unable to adhere to the structure in place when study commenced, they must
contact the Student Experience Team.
The information contained in this guide is correct at the date of publication. This guide is
revised each year.
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Part One
Course and Enrolment Information
Course overview
Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons
Assistant)
The Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant) prepares registered
nurses to be nurse surgical assistants. Students have the opportunity to undertake major
employment-based projects as a key element of the degree. These project units enable students
to focus on issues relevant to their professional roles and workplace needs.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be able to work as surgical assistants in public and private health care operating
theatres. This qualification provides an opportunity for graduates to seek work with health
services.
Major areas of study

Core units are:

The Role of the Perioperative Nurse-Surgeons Assistant

Preoperative Assessment and Planning
Intraoperative Assisting and Nursing Care
Postoperative Nursing Care and Professional Issues.
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2014 Course Enrolment Guide for Continuing Students
Course Rules
The Award Rules for each course are published in the Student Handbook. Hardcopies of the
Handbook are available for purchase at the Coop Bookshop. An online version of the Handbook
is available from the Southern Cross University website at www.scu.edu.au/handbook
The following course structure details may be subject to change. Please contact the University
for confirmation of the structure before acting on this information.
Level of Award:
Postgraduate Degree
Academic Organisational Unit:
Campus:
Lismore
Course Mode:
Distance Education
Duration:
10 study periods
Total Units:
12
Specific Award Rules

See the Universitys Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed
below.
4.1 Admission to Candidature

a.
b.
Master: As an alternative to Rule 2.3(a) of the Universitys Rules Relating to Awards,

applicants for admission to candidature in the Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative
Nurse Surgeons Assistant) may be selected where one or more of the following have
been satisfied:
i.
have completed the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse
Surgeons Assistant); or
ii.
have completed the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse
Surgeons Assistant); or
iii. can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School
Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2.3(a) or 4.1(a)(i).
All applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of perioperative
nursing certificate and a minimum of three years full-time experience in the perioperative
area, or have a minimum five years full-time experience in a perioperative area.
4.2 Requirements for an Award

a.
b.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons
Assistant), a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twelve (12) units
comprising:
i.
the four (4) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
and
ii.
up to six (6) units selected from Part B of the Schedule, including HEA00501
Qualitative Research Methods for Health; and
iii. a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of two (2) double weighted clinical project
units related to Perioperative Nursing and/or Surgical Assistant roles and issues
negotiated by the student. See Part C of the Schedule.
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse
Surgeons Assistant), a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units
comprising:
i.
the four (4) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
and
ii.
four (4) units selected from Part B and/or Part C of the Schedule attached to these
rules.
Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse-Surgeons Assistant)
c.
d.
e.
f.
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse
Surgeons Assistant), a candidate shall successfully complete the four (4) units listed in
Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse
Surgeons Assistant) has completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Clinical
Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant) or the Graduate Certificate of Clinical
Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant) may elect to be awarded the Graduate
Diploma or the Graduate Certificate following withdrawing from candidature for the
Masters award.
A candidate who while enrolled for the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Science
(Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant) has completed the requirements of the
Graduate Certificate of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant) may
elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate following withdrawing from candidature for
the Graduate Diploma award.
A candidate cannot enrol in units from the Schedule of Units Part B if those are already
undertaken or planned to be undertaken as core units in Schedule of Units Part A.
4.3 Advanced Standing

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Candidates may be awarded advanced standing in accordance with Rule 2.4 of the
Universitys Rules Relating to Awards. In exceptional cases, additional advanced standing
for up to two (2) units towards the Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse
Surgeons Assistant) may be granted by the School Board, which shall notify Academic
Board in all cases.
Notwithstanding Rule 4.3(a), candidates for the Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative
Nurse Surgeons Assistant) who have completed all the requirements for the Graduate
Diploma of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant) may be granted
advanced standing for up to eight (8) units.
Notwithstanding Rule 4.3(a), candidates for the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Science
(Perioperative Nurse - Surgeons Assistant) who have completed all the requirements for
the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse Surgeons Assistant)
may be granted advanced standing for up to four (4) units.
Work experience will not be accepted as a basis for advanced standing for CMM03260 and
CMM03262. Candidates who are of the opinion that their level of knowledge is already
equal to that required to successfully complete HEA00501 (a pre-requisite unit) will be
required to demonstrate this by successfully completing the assessment tasks in this unit.
Candidates may apply for up to four (4) units of general elective advanced standing.
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Unit Availability Table

The information in the Unit Availability Table is derived from the Southern Cross University
Schedule of Units and is correct at time of printing. The Schedule of Units lists, alphabetically by
unit name, all units planned to be taught at SCU in a particular study period, including:

the unit code
the unit availability (eg: Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, External)
any pre-requisite conditions of study and enrolment restrictions.
There is a Schedule of Units for each study period (trimester and session) and separate schedules
for undergraduate and postgraduate units.
It is recommended students check the Schedule of Units prior to enrolling as availabilities are
updated regularly.
Part A units
Unit Code
Unit Title
NRS00610
The Role of the Perioperative Nurse Surgical

Assistant
NRS00611
Preoperative Assessment and Planning
NRS00612
Intraoperative Assisting and Nursing Care
NRS00613
Postoperative Nursing Care and Professional

Issues
Study
Mode
Session
DE
NRS00610
DE
NRS00611
DE
NRS00612
DE
Pre-requisite
Part B units
Part B & C Units will be presented online through the Universitys MySCU site. Please access
MySCU at http://study.scu.edu.au. The Unit Learning Site contains all of the study materials you
will need to successfully complete the unit.
Pre-requisite
Study
Mode
Session
Overview of Mental Health
Nil
DE
CMM00002
Models of Mental Health and Mental Illness
Nil
DE
CMM00003
Therapies in Mental Health Care
Nil
DE
CMM00004
Evaluation of Mental Health Services:

Prevention to Rehabilitation
Nil
DE
CMM03211
Health Promotion Strategies and Methods I:

Theory and Core Strategies
Nil
DE
CMM03212
Health Promotion Strategies and Methods II:

Advanced Strategies and Planning
Not available
CMM03213
Social Marketing
Not available
CMM03214
Obesity, Weight Control and Metabolic Health

Management
Nil
DE
CMM03250
The Ageing Body
Nil
DE
CMM03251
Approaches to Health Ageing
Nil
DE
CMM03252
Responses to an Ageing Population
Nil
CMM03253
The Social Context of Ageing
Nil
Unit Code
Unit Name
CMM00001
Not available
DE
Pre-requisite
Study
Mode
Session
Nil
DE
Lifestyle Medicine and Professional Practice
CMM03254
DE
CMM03256
Motivation and Compliance in Lifestyle Medicine
CMM03254
DE
CMM03257
Psychological and Environmental Influences in

Lifestyle Medicine
Nil
DE
CMM03377
Leadership and Management in Health *
Nil
DE
NRS03153
Mental Health Nursing Practice
HEA00501
Qualitative Research Methods for Health
Nil
DE
HEA00502
Qualitative Research Methods for Health
Nil
DE
LAW00722
Health Law ^
CMM03160
Critical Reflection for Health Workers
Nil
DE
CMM00705
Health and Epidemiology
Nil
DE
CMM03140
Evidence-based Practice
Nil
DE
CMM03300
Issues and Perspectives in Drug and Alcohol

Studies
Nil
Not available
CMM03301
Assessment, Planning and Treatment in Drug

and Alcohol Use
CMM03300
Not available
CMM03302
Age, Gender, Indigenous and Dual Diagnosis

Issues in Drug and Alcohol Use
CMM03300
Not available
CMM03303
Evaluation, Professional and Reflective Practice

in Drug and Alcohol Studies
CMM03300
Not available
HLT03221
Essentials of Herbal Medicine
PHA03148
Introduction to Complementary Medicine
PHA03149
Evidence-based Complementary Medicine I ##
PHA03150
Complementary Medicine Therapeutics I
PHA03151
Complementary Medicine and Professional

Practice
CMM03374
Ethics Human Rights and Health Law
Unit Code
Unit Name
CMM03254
Introduction of Lifestyle Medicine
CMM03255
CMM00001
Not available
Not available
Not available
Nil
Not available
Not available
Nil
Not available
Not available
Nil
DE
## CMM03140 Evidence Based Practice replaces PHA03149 Evidence Based Complementary

Medicine I.
* CMM03377 Leadership and Management in Health replaces CMM03197 Leadership in
Public Health, and is offered online in Session 2.
^ CMM03374 Ethics, Human Rights and Health Law replaces LAW00722 Health Law
Part C units
Pre-requisite
Study
Mode
Session
Master of Clinical Science Project (2 unit) #
HEA00501
DE
1&2
Master of Clinical Science Project (2 unit) #
CMM03260
DE
Unit Code
Unit Name
CMM03260
CMM03262
Two or four unit equivalent of project work negotiated by the student.
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Key
CH
Coffs Harbour Campus
Lismore Campus
GC
Gold Coast
DE
Distance Education (External)
Definitions
Internal is a lecture/seminar/tutorial based course of study at a physical location e.g. Coffs
Harbour, Lismore, etc. Such a course may be web enhanced e.g. MySCU.
Distance Education (DE) is an externally delivered course of study with study guides and course
materials delivered via the post or made available online. Also called external study or
study via correspondence. It is typically web enhanced.
Pre-requisite study package (Pre) means a study package (unit or course) which must have
been completed with a grade of Pass or above before enrolling in another specified study
package.
Co-requisite study package (Co) means a study package (unit or course) in which a student
must be concurrently enrolled (or have satisfactorily completed) prior to enrolment in
another specified study package.
Anti-requisite study package (Anti) means a study package (unit or course) that if
satisfactorily completed will not allow enrolment in another specified study package,
normally because they are equivalent or overlapping in content.
Study year indicated in the Unit Availability Table relates to full-time study.
Enrolment restrictions are the enrolment conditions for the particular study package (unit
or course) that if relevant are found directly under any requisites for the relevant study
package in the Unit Availability Table.
Double-weighted units are units which are equivalent to two single-weighted units. Singleweighted units are 12 credits point and double weighted units are 24 credit points in
value.
Master of Clinical Science unit substitutions

2014 Unit Availability
Students can select units from the below list as unit substitutions, send your request directly to
healthscience@scu.edu.au to add it to your study plan to allow you to enrol into the unit.
Unit Code
Unit Name
Availability
CMM03371
Principles and Practice of Public Health
Session 1
CMM03373
Program Development and Evaluation
Session 2
CMM03374
Ethics, Human Rights and Health Law
Session 2
CMM03375
Population Health: Challenging Health Inequities
Session 3
CMM03379
Self-Management and Lifestyle Medicine
Session 2
HEA03414
Clinical Leaders as Clinical Innovators
Session 2
MAT03372
Biostatistics for Health Professionals
Session 1
MNG00755
Strategic Issues in Health Management
Session 1
CMM03415
Health Systems Leadership
Session 3
HEA03416
Clinical Accountability: Principles and Practice
Session 2
TCH03409
Clinical Teaching and Supervision
Session 3
It is recommended students check the Schedule of Units prior to enrolling as availabilities are
updated regularly: http://scu.edu.au/scheduleofunits
Unit descriptions
Part A units
NRS00610 The Role of the Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant
The core unit in a stream of four specialist units. Introduces the experienced perioperative
nurse to the advanced role of the Perioperative Nurse as Surgical Assistant (PN-SA) and the
scope of practice. Students will also review their skills and understanding of core principles
underpinning standards of practice in asepsis, occupational health and safety, medico-legal and
epidemiological issues related to perioperative nursing.
NRS00611 Preoperative Assessment and Planning

Second unit in the PN-SA stream. Explores the preoperative planning and assessment phase
and enables students to expand their knowledge and skills in the important areas of needs
analysis, history taking, physical and psychosocial assessment and planning for general surgical
procedures. Students work with a clinical mentor to practise skills in a lifelike setting and gain
feedback on performance. Students are also given the opportunity to apply principles of
general surgery to a selected area of surgical specialty.
NRS00612 Intraoperative Assisting and Nursing Care

Third unit in the PN-SA stream. Explores the intraoperative assisting phase and enables
students to expand their knowledge and skills in the areas of positioning, skin preparation,
draping, retraction, provision of haemostasis, tissue handling, provision of specific instruments,
equipment and supplies, suturing and wound closure with the added support of a surgeon
mentor in a work setting. Students are also given the opportunity to apply these principles to a
selected area of surgical specialty.
NRS00613 Postoperative Nursing Care and Professional Issues

Fourth and final unit in the PN-SA stream. Explores the postoperative phase and enables
students to expand their knowledge and skills in this area with the added support of a nurse
mentor in a work setting. Students are also given the opportunity to apply these principles to a
selected area of surgical specialty.
Part B units
CMM03250 The Ageing Body
This unit focuses on some of the physiological changes associated with ageing, and describes
some of the common health conditions in this age group. The social and economic implications
of these diseases will be examined.
CMM03251 Approaches to Healthy Ageing

This unit explores the determinants of healthy ageing and focuses on the relationship between
ageing and nutrition, physical activity, and sexuality. The role of complementary therapies and
complementary medicines in contributing to healthy ageing will also be studied. Students will
be introduced to the principles and policies of health promotion for the older person.
CMM03252 Responses to an Ageing Population

This unit focuses on the health care needs of an ageing population. It explores how needs
impact on demand and supply of health care and the value of evidence in informing priority
setting and planning for services. In addition, it examines the key principles that underpin local,
national and international responses to population ageing.
CMM03253 The Social Context of Ageing

This unit examines the implications of population ageing in relation to the social networks,
social support and distribution of social resources in later life. It highlights the important
contribution older people make to the community and identifies some of the risk factors that
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predispose them to social disadvantage and isolation.
CMM03255 Lifestyle Medicine and Professional Practice

Builds on the units Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine, Motivation and Compliance in Lifestyle
Medicine and Psychological and Environmental Influences in Lifestyle Medicine and the key
skills of evidence-based research and reflective practice to incorporate the approaches of
lifestyle medicine within students professional practice.
CMM03256 Motivation and Compliance in Lifestyle Medicine

This unit develops a students skills in understanding and managing lifestyle-based health
problems. In particular, it develops an understanding of how to motivate an individual
to change towards healthier lifestyle oriented behaviours. The unit considers both the
theoretical and practical components of motivation as well as discussing the advantages and
disadvantages of motivational styles used inherently by different clinicians.
CMM03257 Psychological and Environmental Influences in Lifestyle Medicine

Explores the epidemiology of lifestyle based psychological health problems and
environmentally activated disease through critical examination of the literature and the sharing
of students professional experiences.
CMM00001 Overview of Mental Health

Enables health care practitioners to explore and critically analyse the social, political, ethical,
legal and economic context of mental health care in Australia, pre- and post-Burdekin. In
particular, the student will analyse the ways in which mental illness and mental health have
historically been conceptualised and how this has influenced the way in which mental health
care is currently organised and administered within Australian health care settings. Students will
reflect on and evaluate their own practice in relation to contemporary mental health care.
CMM00002 Models of Mental Health and Mental Illness

It is the responsibility of every mental health worker, particularly at the senior level, to be able
to evaluate their own practice and the service in which they practice. Provides the student with
the opportunity to analyse and evaluate the major mental health approaches and services
in contemporary mental health care. In doing so the student will develop a sophisticated
understanding of the broad and specific implications of currently using these models of mental
health care delivery, and develop futuristic models for best practice.
CMM00003 Therapies in Mental Health Care

Involves a critical analysis of a variety of therapies used in treating the mentally ill and the
worried well, including the study of differential diagnosis and assessment. Will also focus on
determining strategies for maintaining mental health gains and outcomes and the definition
of therapist. Effects of various therapies on the client and the practitioner, and on the cost,
administration and organisation of mental health care are analysed. Students will critically
evaluate the therapeutic relationship, including issues such as sexuality, co-dependency, comorbidity, ageism and culture.
CMM00004 Evaluation of Mental Health Services: Prevention to Rehabilitation

The learner will undertake an analysis and evaluation of a variety of mental health services
and interventions. This analysis will be based on an evaluation of the intervention processes,
outcomes, costs, management and planning of these modalities.
NRS03153 Mental Health Nursing Practice

Introduces students to the practice of mental health nursing. Students are introduced to the
history of mental health nursing and Standards of Mental Health Nursing in Australia developed
and published by the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses. The practice
of developing therapeutic alliance, assessing consumer needs, developing and implementing
collaborative care plans and evaluation and recovery are developed within the unit readings
and activities.
CMM03377 Leadership and Management in Health

Students will develop an understanding of public health within the context of the health care
system and the individual, team and organisational factors that impact on health care provision.
Technical and professional skills in specific health professions will be supplemented with generic
skills and knowledge about leading and managing human and other resources. Leadership
and management understandings are essential to ensure the highest quality health care in an
environment of increasing demand, frequent change and constrained resources.
CMM03211 Health Promotion Strategies and Methods I: Theory and Core Strategies
Introduces students to the practice of health promotion for both public health and clinical
purposes. While the basics of behaviour theory relevant to health promotion are considered,
students are expected to develop practical skills in strategy selection and apply these from the
outset. Students begin the process of learning skills in applying core strategies focusing on oneon-one and group work, to the broader public health field of social marketing.
CMM03212 Health Promotion Strategies and Methods II: Advanced Strategies and
Planning
Continues the students progression into strategy use for applied health promotion, using
population-based strategies and planning. Approaches for working in communities and
dealing with environmental issues are covered as well as applied models of planning and the
progression through these. At the end of this strategies and methods unit, students can begin to
apply both high risk and population approaches to prevention and health promotion.
CMM03214 Obesity, Weight Control and Metabolic Health Management

Provides students with state-of-the-art knowledge about the development of overweight and
obesity, its relationship to metabolic disorders (particularly type 2 diabetes), and evidencebased ways of dealing with this. The unit follows National Clinical Guidelines for Weight Control
and Obesity Management as well as ways of dealing with the National guidelines at a public
health level.
CMM03254 Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

The unit introduces students to the field of lifestyle medicine. Students acquire theoretical,
research and management skills with which to treat lifestyle-based diseases.
PHA03148 Introduction to Complementary Medicine

Includes an overview of how complementary therapies are practices in Australia and worldwide.
Looks at who uses complementary medicines and why. Reviews complementary medicine
education and professional organisations. A review of complementary medicine resources is
provided.
PHA03149 Evidence-based Complementary Medicine 1

Looks at complementary medicine research and the current evidence in a number of areas of
complementary medicine. Reviews the use of evidence-based approaches in complementary
medicine and introduces students to the techniques of critical appraisal. Discusses appropriate
methodology for complementary medicines research.
PHA03150 Complementary Medicine Therapeutics I

This unit provides a hands-on approach to making clinical decisions about using herbal and
other complementary medicines. The actual complementary medicines discussed in this unit
will focus on products that are readily available in Australia. The unit will take an evidence based
approach to the use of complementary medicines. In some of the therapeutic areas covered,
there is not always a sufficient body of evidence to justify a particular approach to treatment. In
these situations, the aim of the unit will be to effectively combine existing evidence with sound
clinical judgement in order to facilitate clinical decision making. In all clinical areas, assessment
will focus not merely on provision of correct information, but on the process of extrapolating
existing information into appropriate clinical recommendations.
PHA03151 Complementary Medicine and Professional Practice
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Are herbal medicines safe in children? How frequently to herb-drug interactions occur?
Does it matter when a product contains fruit, leaf or root extracts? How do you combine
complementary medicine history into patient records and counsel patients appropriately?
This unit is designed to give you the skills to deal with complementary medicines in a
professional health environment. This unit has a strong emphasis on safety issues, but also
includes understanding the complexity of plant products and techniques for improving patient
counselling for complementary medicines use.
HEA00501 Qualitative Research Methods for Health

Provides an overview of current theory and issues in research practice. The major philosophical
perspectives of health research are examined from historical and social contexts. A critical
analysis of empiricist, interpretive and critical approaches to health research will be the focus of
this unit.
HEA00502 Quantitative Research Methods for Health

Provides an in-depth examination of the research process and a broad range of research
methodologies applicable to health research. The methodological approaches covered in this
unit will be derived from the empiricist, interpretive and critical paradigms of research.
CMM03160 Critical Reflection for Health Workers

Introduces experienced health workers to the reflective practice literature in general and in
health, and to the types of knowledge that can be generated in clinical practice. Practical
strategies are offered for preparing to reflect and technical, practical and emancipatory
reflection are described and applied to practice problems. Strategies are also suggested for
sharing and maintaining reflective practice.
CMM00705 Health and Epidemiology

Addresses current health needs in Australian society from the perspective of epidemiological
and other research findings. These findings are then used to consider the development of an
appropriate health care agenda.
CMM03140 Evidence-Based Practice

Introduces students to an evidence based approach to clinical and public health practice.
Students are taught how to frame a relevant clinical or public health question, search and
appraise the available evidence, and use this to develop appropriate responses in day-to-day
practice and policy setting.
CMM03300 Issues and Perspectives in Drug and Alcohol Studies

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues of drug and alcohol use within the context
of the Australian Federal Government Harm Minimisation policy. This unit facilitates the skills
required to examine historical factors, evaluate theories and current Issues of drug use and
explore the harm minimisation approach to drug and alcohol use in Australia.
CMM03301 Assessment, Planning and Treatment in Drug and Alcohol Use

Provides an introduction to the assessment of drug and alcohol use and facilitates the skills
required to assess drug and alcohol use for a specific population. Planning and treatment
options for drug and alcohol clients are also discussed and evaluated.
CMM03302 Age, Gender, Indigenous and Dual Diagnosis Issues in Drug and Alcohol
Use
Provides an introduction to specific populations at particular risk in relation to drug and alcohol
issues. Students will develop a harm minimisation project for a specific population.
CMM03303 Evaluation, Professional and reflective Practice in Drug and Alcohol Studies
Offers concepts and processes for integrating experience with reflection and theory with
practice. Evaluation of drug and alcohol services is a focus of this unit.
CMM03374 Ethics, Human Rights and Health Law

Examines the interface between ethics, human rights and public health law. The unit will
begin with an exploration of moral theory and compare applied ethics from various moral
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perspectives in different cultures. The history of human rights will be explored and inform
international perspectives. Notions of public health, the role of government and health care
professionals, common and statute law, health rights as human rights, and the public interest
will then inform the tensions and issues which arise from the need to protect the public and also
preserve human rights. The theoretical discussions will then be applied to specific public health/
primary health care concerns and the law. Finally, emerging concerns and trends in public
health/primary health care, law, ethics and human rights will discuss the tensions between
achieving the public good on one hand and preserving individual interest on the other.
Part C units
CMM03260 and CMM03262 Graduate Studies Project
This is a 2 or 4 unit equivalent of project work negotiated by the student.
Other important information

Exiting with a lesser award
If you wish to exit the Masters program at the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma
level, please request your withdrawal from the Masters program in writing by sending an email
to healthscience@scu.edu.au
Contacts
Student Experience Team
The Student Experience Team aims to provide students with a high level of friendly, efficient
and professional service and can be used as the first point of contact for enquiries students
may have regarding their course. If the Student Experience Team does not have the answer to a
question, they will be able to refer students to the relevant area within the University or to the
appropriate staff member.
Staff in the Student Experience Team can provide students with assistance during the course of
their studies in relation to the following types of enquiries:

enrolment advice
course structure and planning
unit selection
assignment administration
advanced standing
special consideration
general course administration
support for distance education students.
Telephone: 1800 005 687

Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Lismore Student Experience Team
02 6626 9585
Z Block
healthscience@scu.edu.au
Academic staff
Academic staff are available to discuss any questions or issues students may have regarding the
specific unit or course content.

Course Coordinators have responsibility for the overall coordination, development,

review and administration of a course. Students should familiarise themselves with the
name of their Course Coordinator.
Unit Assessors have responsibility for the overall coordination, development, review
and administration of a unit. Students should familiarise themselves with the name of
their Unit Assessor, this information will be sent out with your study materials and on the
blackboard site.
Course Coordinator
Dr Frances Doran
02 6620 3888
frances.doran@scu.edu.au
Unit Assessor - PNSA Stream

Lloyd Dodds
0412 675 447

(Tues - Fri 2.30pm - 5.30pm)
lloyd.dodds@scu.edu.au
Part Two
General Information
Census dates
Each unit of study in a study period at SCU has a census date that is the day upon which a
students enrolment for unit(s) in the study period becomes fixed and final. After the census date
a student cannot enrol or withdraw from units without significant financial and/or academic
liability.
If using the HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP Government loan schemes, the debt for units in the study
period is deferred on the census date.
Census dates vary depending on the unit/s in which a student is enrolled. Therefore, it is
important that students are aware of the census date for each enrolled unit for a particular study
period.
To determine the actual census date for each unit of study, students must check My Enrolment:

Log into My Enrolment

Select My Study Plans
From the menu to the left of the screen select Current Enrolment
Each unit in which a student is enrolled will be displayed with the census date clearly identified.
Academic Skills Development Learning Assistance

Learning Assistance is a service that is offered to all students at Southern Cross University
through SCUs Academic Skills Development office.
Specialist staff provide health science students assistance with academic skills such as analysing
assignment questions, assignment writing, preparing for exams, reading, note-taking and time
management.
If you would like to take advantage of this wonderful service please contact:
t: 02 6620 3386
f: 02 6620 3523
e: academicskills@scu.edu.au
For further information visit the website: http://www.scu.edu.au/academicskills
Examinations
Final examinations are held at the end of each study period. Not all units require examinations
so you should carefully check the assessment requirements of all the units in which you are
enrolled.
It is your responsibility to complete any required examinations. Students will receive
notification via their SCU email account when the preliminary timetable is available. When
the final timetable is published it will be available on the web and on My Enrolment (select
1.13
Exam Timetable under My Exams). It is your responsibility to check the details of all your
examinations. Details will not be given out by telephone.
The Universitys rules governing Student Assessment and Examinations are set out in the Rules
section of the Student Handbook.
Special consideration
The Student Assessment and Examination rules provide for you to be granted a special
examination or special consideration in appropriate circumstances. In general terms, the rules
provide that where you complete an assessment task such as an examination or assignment
and believe your performance or preparation was adversely affected by medical or other
circumstances, you may apply for special consideration.
If you are unable to sit for an examination due to medical or other exceptional circumstances
you may apply for a special examination. Except in exceptional circumstances, a special
examination will not be granted once you sit for an examination. Misreading the exam timetable
is not grounds for a special examination. You may also apply for special consideration to vary the
deadline for an assessment task, other than an examination.
An application form for Special Consideration is available from the Student Centre, from your
School or College and on the Student Services website.
Staying in touch with SCU

After completing your unit enrolment you should continue to check your enrolment details on
MyEnrolment and access your SCU webmail account. Any enrolment problems will be reported
to you at this email address. The University also sends regular all-student notices and reminders
to your SCU webmail account, so it is important to check your email account every week.
Forwarding of SCU student email to a private email address is permitted. If you would like
to send your webmail to your preferred email please visit http://webmail.scu.edu.au Go to
OPTIONS SETTINGS Enable Forwarding Enter your preferred email address - SAVE.
In order to receive the most up-to-date information relating to your university studies it is vital
that you keep your contact details up to date, including your home, mobile and residential
telephone numbers and your preferred address. You can update your contact details using
MyEnrolment.
University Library
You can use the Library to:

request books, photocopies of articles, subject searches, interlibrary loans

arrange borrowing privileges from other libraries.
If you have Internet access you can also:

request books, photocopies and services online
access the Library catalogue which shows the holdings of all our libraries
search full-text databases and electronic journals
access a range of Internet resources.
To contact Library staff:

Freecall: 1800 659 460

Fax: (02) 6620 3875
Email: libdesk@scu.edu.au
Website: www.scu.edu.au/library
Key Dates for 2014

2014 SESSIONS
Session 1, 2014
Online Enrolment Opens
Monday, September 9
Orientation Starts
Session 2, 2014
Session 3, 2014-2015
Wednesday, February 12
Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, October 15
Studies Commence
Monday, February 17
Monday, June 23
Monday, October 20
Study break
Monday, March 31 Friday,

April 4
Monday, August 4 Friday,

August 8
N/A
Last Date to Withdraw

Without Fail
Monday, March 17
Monday, July 21
Monday, November 17
Study break/Recess
Monday, May 19
Wednesday, May 21
Monday, September 22
Wednesday, September 24
Monday, December 29
Wednesday, December 31
Exam period
Thursday, May 22
Saturday, May 31
Thursday, September 25
Saturday, October 4
Thursday, January 22, 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015
Inter-Session Break
Monday, June 2 Friday,

June 13
Monday, October 6 Friday,

October 10
Monday, February 2, 2015

Friday, February 13, 2015
Grade Publication
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, October 18
Wednesday, February 11,

2015.
The SCU 2014 Principal Teaching Dates Calendar outlines each week in the study period and its
corresponding dates. Use the following link to download the 2014 Teaching Dates Calendar.
For further enquires about key dates please telephone 1800 005 687.
Useful University Websites

Getting started
Getting Started Website
http://www.scu.edu.au/gettingstarted
Academic Skills Development
http://www.scu.edu.au/academicskills
Accommodation
http://www.scu.edu.au/accommodation
Campus maps
http://www.scu.edu.au/about/maps
Key dates
http://www.scu.edu.au/students/index.php/58
Change your password
http://www.scu.edu.au/it/index.php/3
eReadings
http://www.scu.edu.au/library
Fees and financial assistance information
http://www.scu.edu.au/fees
First year student support
http://www.scu.edu.au/firstyear/
Future students
http://scu.edu.au/futurestudents/
International onshore students
http://scu.edu.au/international/
Library
http://www.scu.edu.au/library/
My Enrolment
http://www.scu.edu.au/myenrolment
MySCU
http://study.scu.edu.au
Orientation and transition
http://www.scu.edu.au/orientation
Policy and information Academic Standings

and Appeals
http://www.scu.edu.au/policy/
Principal teaching dates
http://www.scu.edu.au/about/dates
RapidPrint
http://rapidprint.scu.edu.au
Schedule of units
http://www.scu.edu.au/scheduleofunits
SCU Connect
http://www.scu.edu.au/it/
Student Mentoring Program
http://www.scu.edu.au/equity/index.php/3/
Student Handbook
http://www.scu.edu.au/handbook
Student life [UniLife]
http://scu.edu.au/students/index.php/130/
Student Services
http://www.scu.edu.au/studentservices/
Student Support Services
http://www.scu.edu.au/services/supportservices/
Textbooks
http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au
Timetables
http://www.scu.edu.au/timetables
Turnitin
http://study.scu.edu.au/turnitin
Webmail
http://webmail.scu.edu.au
About the University

About the University
http://www.scu.edu.au/about
General contact details
http://www.scu.edu.au/contact
International Office
http://www.scu.edu.au/international
Campus Tours
http://www.scu.edu.au/marketing/index.php/10
Schools and Colleges

Arts and Social Sciences
http://www.scu.edu.au/sass
Education
http://www.scu.edu.au/education
Environment, Science and Engineering
http://www.scu.edu.au/enviroscience
Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian

Peoples
http://www.scu.edu.au/gnibi
Health and Human Sciences
http://www.scu.edu.au/healthscience
Law and Justice
http://www.scu.edu.au/law
SCU College
http://scucollege.scu.edu.au/
Southern Cross Business School
http://www.scu.edu.au/business-school
Tourism and Hospitality Management
http://www.scu.edu.au/tourism
The Hotel School Sydney
http://www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au

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Other important information.........................................................................................................................................1.11

Part Two: General Information.........................................................................................................................................1.13

How to use this guide

Enrol in units for the whole year using My Enrolment.

Check the census date for each unit using My Enrolment.

2014 Course Enrolment Guide

Check the Class Timetable.

Register for on-campus classes online through My Enrolment:

Obtain a Student ID Card.

the Demonstration Guides located on the New Students site; or

contact Student Services on 1800 005 687; or

2014 Course Enrolment Guide

Major areas of study

The Role of the Perioperative Nurse-Surgeons Assistant

2014 Course Enrolment Guide for Continuing Students

Academic Organisational Unit:

School of Health & Human Sciences

Specific Award Rules

4.1 Admission to Candidature

Master: As an alternative to Rule 2.3(a) of the Universitys Rules Relating to Awards,

4.2 Requirements for an Award

Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse-Surgeons Assistant)

4.3 Advanced Standing

2014 Course Enrolment Guide for Continuing Students

Unit Availability Table

the unit code

any pre-requisite conditions of study and enrolment restrictions.

The Role of the Perioperative Nurse Surgical

Preoperative Assessment and Planning

Intraoperative Assisting and Nursing Care

Postoperative Nursing Care and Professional

Overview of Mental Health

Models of Mental Health and Mental Illness

Therapies in Mental Health Care

Evaluation of Mental Health Services:

Health Promotion Strategies and Methods I:

Health Promotion Strategies and Methods II:

Obesity, Weight Control and Metabolic Health

The Ageing Body

Approaches to Health Ageing

Responses to an Ageing Population

The Social Context of Ageing

Master of Clinical Science (Perioperative Nurse-Surgeons Assistant)

Lifestyle Medicine and Professional Practice

Motivation and Compliance in Lifestyle Medicine

Psychological and Environmental Influences in

Leadership and Management in Health *

Mental Health Nursing Practice

Qualitative Research Methods for Health

Qualitative Research Methods for Health

Critical Reflection for Health Workers

Health and Epidemiology

Issues and Perspectives in Drug and Alcohol

Assessment, Planning and Treatment in Drug

Age, Gender, Indigenous and Dual Diagnosis

Evaluation, Professional and Reflective Practice

Essentials of Herbal Medicine

Introduction to Complementary Medicine