Division of Health Sciences
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Nursing and Midwifery
This course is offered collaboratively with the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Incorporated (ASCIA). The course provides an understanding of the role of the allergy nurse, the allergic process and allergic disease and the varying manifestations in both children and adults. Emphasis is on providing opportunities for nurses to become effective and critical consumers of research information available in the field of allergy. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certificate and may be eligible for credit in other tertiary programs. A supervised clinical practice component enables students to integrate theory and practice.
Course weighting: equivalent to 9.0 units of study
Course duration: completed over 16 weeks of study.
Course workload: equivalent to 315hrs of work
Evidence of current registration with relevant Nurse’s Registration Authority in own county or place of residence.
Aim
This course aims to provide registered nurses with the knowledge, skills and experiences to work competently in the field of allergy nursing.
Outcomes
On completion of this program, participants will be able to:
describe the role of the allergy nurse and how it is situated within the field of immunology
explain the immune system, how allergy manifests and factors affecting allergic disease and its progression
explain why prevention and early intervention measures in the ‘allergic march’ are vital to the quality of life for patients and their families and how such measures can, potentially, reduce the cost to the health system
describe the testing for allergic disease and the role of the nurse in the process
debate issues pertaining to allergy nursing and support arguments with evidence
practice allergy nursing within professional, legal and ethical parameters
demonstrate appropriate assessment, decision making and nursing interventions in the management of patients experiencing allergic conditions
educate patients and their families about early intervention, treatment and management strategies.
access resources related to allergy and professional associations associated with manifestations of allergic disease
practise as a safe competent allergy nurse in a variety of settings.
Content
The course comprises 13 topics as follows:
Introduction to allergy nursing
Allergy and the allergic response
Allergy testing
Myths and misconceptions
Law & ethics
Allergy vs intolerance
Eczema
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma
Drug allergies
Immunotherapy
Anaphylaxis
Prevention and early intervention
This course is offered online and students have access to digitalised readings, online discussion forums, PowerPoint presentation & videos. It is expected that students have a basic knowledge of computing.
There are no hardcopy materials for this online course. All the materials you require can be accessed online.
Assessment consists of two theoretical assignments which are graded and a clinical competency non-graded assessment.
Recommended Text Book
There is no set text book for this course
Course commencement dates:
(Subject to sufficient student enrolments)
Study Period 2 (Semester 1) – March 2nd 2009
Applications Close
Study Period 2 - end January 2009
Course census dates:
Study Period 2 (Semester 1) - March 31st 2009
Course completion dates:
Study Period 2 (Semester 1) - July 3rd 2009
Course fees:
Australian students - $1854.00 AUD
International students - $1854.00 AUD
Application forms should be returned to:
The Administrative Assistant: Professional Certificates
School of Nursing and Midwifery – University of South Australia
City East Campus,
North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: +61 8 8302 1802
Fax: +61 8 8302 1806
Email: Nursing.Enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Please Note - Students must also agree to the conditions of the
Withdrawal
Policy.
If you would like to withdraw from this course, please fill out the
Withdrawal Form
and send it back to the address above.
For more information about program content and structure please contact:
Course Information:
Dr Colleen Smith
School of Nursing and Midwifery
University of South Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8302 2038
E-mail: colleen.smith@unisa.edu.au
