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NUR5322 · Interventional cardiology nursing
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will be introduced to the highly specialised area of interventional cardiology nursing, in order to care for a diverse cohort of patients, who range from low acuity to critically ill, and requiring life-saving interventions. As a nurse who may work in this area, you require specific cardiac knowledge to provide safe and holistic care to patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures. In this unit, as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will also develop the knowledge that will enable you to provide support and education for patients in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory and their significant others. You will also develop the skills required to manage the patient at all stages of their catheterisation laboratory journey; understanding and managing interventional equipment, and provide advanced nursing practice in this unique nursing setting.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Flexible (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case study analysis (2,000 words) | Written | 45% | — |
| 2 | Educational plan (1,500 words) and presentation (15 mins) | Presentation | 55% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Apply advanced nursing practice knowledge to the role and work of interventional cardiology nursing.
- Discuss the pathophysiology of cardiac conditions associated with interventional cardiology.
- Assess, plan and analyse the case of culturally diverse patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures.
- Review and critique the evidence-based practice underpinning selected interventional cardiology procedures or conditions.
- Propose ways in which interventional cardiology nurses can contribute to teamwork and leadership within the context of the catheterisation laboratory environment.
Workload
12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities. Refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 16 hours |
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