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NUR5510 · Trauma nursing 2
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Nurses who work in trauma contexts require specialist trauma knowledge and the skill-base to assess and manage trauma patients throughout their journey. In this unit, you will study complex trauma care. You will examine evidence-based concepts to care for trauma patients with advanced care needs, inclusive of vulnerable populations. You will develop strategies to support the safe discharge of complex trauma patients. You will explore how leadership and teamwork contribute to advancing quality of trauma care, achieving team outcomes and supporting interdisciplinary engagement. You will establish skills to distinguish trauma literature and research that has a direct impact on the ongoing care of a person who has experienced trauma.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (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 analysis (2,500 words) | Written | 35% | — |
| 2 | Discharge plan Part A (2,500 words) | Written | 35% | — |
| 3 | Discharge plan Part B (2,000 word equivalent) | Presentation | 30% | — |
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
- Identify the indicators and discuss the pathophysiology of deterioration in the patient who has undergone/undergoing trauma care.
- Plan and prioritise the management of the deteriorating patient in the context of trauma care.
- Compare and contrast the differences in trauma care strategies for patients from vulnerable populations.
- Design and justify comprehensive evidence based- trauma care discharge plans.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of teamwork, leadership and the professional attributes of nurses who are responsible for delivery of trauma care.
- Distinguish literature and research that has a direct impact on the ongoing care of a person who have experienced trauma.
Workload
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 30 hours |
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