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NSC3103 Clinical Sciences 3
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NSC2203 Clinical Sciences 2
 
Description:

This unit will develop an understanding of pathophysiological and epidemiological factors associated with public health issues. The influence of antibiotics, tobacco and illicit drug use, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, pollution and occupational hazards will be used to illustrate the relationship between personal and environmental risk factors on public health. The mechanism of cancer development will also be investigated along with the identification of prevention and treatment strategies. Immunological principles will also be reviewed particularly those relating to immunity and immunisation.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C33Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
C33Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury
Y19Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013