Anatomy and Physiology
Definition and Scope of Anatomy and Physiology29Levels of Organization22Homeostasis26Structure and Function of Bones27Types of Joints25Major Muscle Groups26Structure of the Heart30Blood Vessels27Blood Pressure and Blood Flow26Structure of the Respiratory System26Gas Exchange22Respiratory Volumes and Capacities28Structure of the Digestive System27Digestive Processes25Common Digestive Disorders24Structure of the Urinary System25Urine Formation and Elimination26Urinary System Disorders22Structure of the Nervous System26Neuronal Communication23Major Divisions of the Nervous System23Structure of the Endocrine System29Hormonal Regulation30Common Endocrine Disorders27Male Reproductive System24Female Reproductive System24Reproductive Health29
Infection Control
Definition and Importance of Infection Control28Chain of Infection25Standard Precautions27Transmission-Based Precautions26Hand Hygiene23Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)26Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection23Waste Management27Infection Surveillance24Outbreak Management23Infection Control in Hospitals25Infection Control in Aged Care Facilities31Infection Control in Community Settings27
Communication Skills for Health
Importance of Communication in Healthcare27Principles of Effective Communication26Communication Barriers and Strategies25Verbal Communication Techniques30Communicating with Patients and Families28Communicating with Healthcare Professionals30Importance of Nonverbal Communication28Nonverbal Communication Cues28Using Nonverbal Communication Effectively25Principles of Effective Written Communication29Writing Patient Education Materials24Documenting Patient Care24Communication in Aged Care31Communication in Mental Health24Communication in Palliative Care24
Work Health and Safety
Overview of Work Health and Safety28Roles and Responsibilities30Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment22Control Measures31Emergency Preparedness and Response28Introduction to WHS Management Systems24WHS Policies and Procedures24Monitoring and Evaluation27Continuous Improvement26Biological Hazards25Chemical Hazards23Physical Hazards29Psychosocial Hazards28Health and Safety Representatives25Consultation and Communication24Training and Education26Incident Investigation and Reporting22
Health Records and Documentation
Definition and Purpose of Health Records26Types of Health Records23Principles of Health Records Management27Australian Health Record Standards23Documentation Style and Language25Abbreviations and Terminology27Patient Identification Procedures28Demographic Data Collection27Consent and Confidentiality24Assessment Techniques and Documentation27Documentation of Nursing Interventions25Documentation of Medical Interventions22Electronic Health Records (EHRs)23Health Information Exchange (HIE)27Quality Assurance and Improvement22
Assisting with Personal Care
Overview of the role of the health services assistant28Infection control principles and practices30Communication skills for health services assistants26Assisting with bathing and showering22Assisting with dressing and grooming26Assisting with toileting and continence care22Assisting with transfers and positioning23Assisting with ambulation and exercise30Assisting with meal preparation and feeding28Assisting with hydration28Principles of medication administration24Assisting with oral medication administration25Assisting with topical medication administration26Principles of wound care22Assisting with wound care procedures26Principles of end-of-life care27Assisting with end-of-life care procedures31
Assisting with Clinical Procedures
Principles of Infection Control25Hand Hygiene25Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)29Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection25Waste Management23Vital Signs Measurement25Specimen Collection24Medication Administration22Wound Care26Patient Positioning and Transfer22Effective Communication26Documentation23Confidentiality and Privacy26Legal Responsibilities22Ethical Principles24Continuing Education22Professionalism29
Health Promotion and Education
Definition and scope of health promotion and education22Models and theories of health promotion23Ethical and legal considerations in health promotion23Assessing community health needs25Developing health promotion plans28Implementing health promotion programs29Individual and group health education30Community-based health promotion26Health promotion in specific settings23Evaluating health promotion programs30Conducting health promotion research23Disseminating health promotion research findings26
Mental Health
Definition of Mental Health26Mental Health Continuum28Stigma and Discrimination23Anxiety Disorders28Mood Disorders28Psychotic Disorders22Mental Health Assessment30Diagnostic Criteria29Differential Diagnosis22Psychotherapy22Pharmacotherapy26Support Services29Mental Health Legislation28Ethical Principles27Duty of Care24Roles and Responsibilities28Communication and Interpersonal Skills22Self-Care and Boundaries26
First Aid
Definition and Aims of First Aid30Legal and Ethical Considerations25Infection Control and Prevention23Scene Assessment and Management27Patient Assessment and Management22Principles of CPR26Use of an AED28CPR and AED in Practice16Wounds and Bleeding27Fractures and Sprains24Burns and Scalds27Medical Emergencies24Effective Communication in First Aid28Documentation in First Aid31