NURBN3104 Management of Deteriorating Patient
This unit aims to equip students with the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required for caring for high-acuity patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the pathophysiology of critical illnesses, interpreting clinical assessments, managing acute deterioration, ensuring quality and safety in acute care, and applying ethical and culturally appropriate practices. This unit also promotes the development of reflective practice, effective communication, teamwork strategies, and self-care approaches to support ongoing professional growth and resilience.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.