| Effective Term: | 2026/02 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 2 |
| Unit ID: | NURBN1112 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (HEALT1112) |
| ASCED: | 060301 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit is one of two units that provide foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with a focus on body defences, hormonal regulation, the maintenance of health through fluid balance, and growth across the lifespan. Students will explore the structure and function of key organ systems and examine how physiological processes support growth, development, and immune function across the lifespan. Topics include neural transmission, the lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive systems and pregnancy, protein synthesis and genetics, fluid regulation, the special senses, and human development. An integrated, case-based approach supports students in applying biological science knowledge to nursing and midwifery practice. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the relationship between the structure and function of various body systems including the maintenance of homeostasis. |
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| K2. | Explain how the basics of biochemistry, as the building blocks of life, relate to the physiological function of the human body and adaptations in homeostasis. |
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| K3. | Describe the major changes during growth and development across the lifespan and how they relate to health. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Collect and analyse clinical data relevant to functioning of various body systems |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply the underlying physiological principles to the anatomical structures within the body |
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| Unit Content: |
The following key standards have guided the content development of this unit: - NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)
- NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- National Safety and Quality Primary and Community
- ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards
- National Health Priority Areas
Topics may include: 1. Integumentary System 2. Lymphatic System and Immunology 3. Endocrine System 4. Digestive System and Nutrition 5. Urinary System 6. Special Senses 7. Neural Transmission 8. Growth and Development |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, A1 | Quiz covering module content delivered on-line via Moodle. | Quiz | 10-30% | | 2. | K1, K2, S1, A1 | Students need to complete templated report/s that will be provided during their lab time on information covered in the labs. They will be expected to collect and analyse data related to the topic, interpret the data and answer questions at the end of the report. | Lab Report | 20-40% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, S1, A1 | Laboratory and associated online content - Online test covering all learning outcomes, completed during the end of semester exam period. | Online Test | 40-60% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, S1, A1 | Attendance at /attempt of all assessments | 100% Attendance at /attempt assessments 1, 2 and 3 | S/U Hurdle | | 5. | K1, K2, K3, S1, A1 | Laboratory session attendance and participation. Students attend and participate in 100% of scheduled laboratory classes. | 100% Laboratory attendance and participation | S/U Hurdle | | 6. | K1, K2, K3, S1, A1 | Active Learning Session (ALS) attendance and participation. Students attend and participate in 80% of scheduled ALS | 80 % attendance and participation in ALS | S/U Hurdle |
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