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Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making (45 hrs) The module provides learners with an in-depth knowledge and skills of health assessment to develop their abilities to perform systematic assessment for clinical decisions and interventions. Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Perioperative Nursing (60 hrs) This module provides an in-depth study of general and systemic pathophysiology followed by further knowledge of pathophysiology processes related to perioperative nursing. Learners should be able to integrate the pathophysiological knowledge gained with the various clinical presentations and complications of disease states. In addition, learners will study key concepts in advanced pharmacology which will form the foundation to understanding the rationale for pharmacological management of patients with complex health problems. The advanced knowledge from this module will provide a sound basis for advanced nursing practice. Psychosocial Perspectives of Perioperative Nursing (30 hrs) This module provides learners with an increased awareness and understanding of psychosocial issues pertaining to perioperative nursing practice. It will assist learners to recognize the needs and problems of patients as well as their significant others at different phases of the illness and treatment to develop effective intervention strategies. It includes basic theory and skills of counseling to prepare advanced practice nurses to manage challenging situations in practice.

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