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This revised course has been endorsed by the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nursing.
The Stomal Therapy Nurse (STN) has been described by the AASTN (N. Polmear), as one who
works "in a clinically advanced practice role. They develop, implement and evaluate
strategies for the support, care, education and rehabilitation of anyone anticipating
surgery resulting in temporary or permanent faecal or urinary diversion. They provide
clinical assessments and therapeutic management for specified health and illness
presentations."
The course prepares the Division 1 Nurse for the STN role, adopting an active role in
stomal therapy, wound management and contemporary management.
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Entry Criteria
Division 1 Registered Nurses currently working in colorectal units or related areas.
Pre-requisite: pre-course reading in anatomy and physiology of related areas (a test will be conducted on the first day of the course).
Subject Content
Unit 1: Stomal Therapy
- The role of the stomal therapy nurse
- Anatomy and pathophysiology relating to stomal therapy
- Conditions requiring stomas
- Presentation of clinical pathology
- Diagnostic procedures and investigations
- Re-admission
- Pre-operative management
- Operative procedures
- Post-operative nursing management
- Nursing management of specific stomal conditions
- Specific paediatric stoma considerations
- Specific management of clients requiring special needs
- Psychological aspects of management
- Patient/client and healthcare team education
- Product usage, evaluation and review
Unit 2: Wound Management
- Anatomy and pathophysiology
- Factors affecting wound healing
- Types of altered tissue/skin integrity, wounds and specific interventions
- Review and management processes
- Prevention and nursing management
Unit 3: Contemporary Management
The following four units from the Diploma of Management (BSB51107), are included in the course. This will enable students to gain credits in the
Diploma course.
- Managing personal work priorities and professional development (BSBWOR501A)
- Ensure team effectiveness (BSBWOR502A)
- Develop a workplace learning environment (BSBLED501A)
- Build and sustain an innovative work environment (BSBINN502A)
Unit 4: Practical Application - Clinical Work
Delivery
The course is to be conducted over one academic calendar year which will be punctuated
by three (3) study blocks, each of five (5) days' duration and clinical
placement block of two (2) weeks duration.
Study blocks are delivered on-site at Mayfield between 9.00am and 4.30pm each day.
Clinical placements will be conducted at venues designated by Mayfield Education.
The Management Unit will be delivered via a self-paced distance education package.
Dates
Commencing 16 February 2009
- Study blocks - 16-20 February; 11-15 May; 7-11 September, 2009
- Clinical placement blocks - to be negotiated with student and clinical placement during June to August period
- Clinical experience/visits - throughout the claendar year
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Case studies, work-related project, examination, clinical assessment and assignments.
Award
Mayfield Certificate
Statement of Attainment for Nationally Recognised Units
CNE Points
25 CNE points
Fee
$3,490 per person
Closing Date
19 December 2008
Location
Hawthorn campus
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