PDC20105 - Triage - An Introduction

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Version Effective: 9th of August, 2017

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Microcredential Summary

Triage is a specialised role in the emergency department conducted by registered nurses who usually have a minimum of two years emergency nursing experience.  This online Short Course introduces the essential elements of triage management to assess clients entering an emergency department. Please note that once you have completed this course, you are not certified as a Triage Nurse.

The fee for this short course will be $25.00.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the nursing profession.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
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Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Standard Course Structure

1 hour
  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. State the aims and purpose of triage systems
  2. Identify the essential elements of triaging a client entering an emergency department
  3. List the categories of the Australasian Triage Scale.

Assessment

Onlne Quiz

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