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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Modules - Group A (Cont.)

NURS6102 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 45 hrs ---
This module focuses on the changes of functions and metabolism of diseases. It enables

students to conduct a comprehensive and systematic analysis of etiology. The contents
include：the concepts and theories of advanced pathophysiology; case studies on
specific diseases for in-depth understanding of etiology and pathogenesis, enhancing
students’ clinical thinking and enhancing nursing quality through their clinical decision-
making.
NURS6103 Advanced Nursing Pharmacology 3 45 hrs ---
This module aims to equip students with more in-depth knowledge about clinical
pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. The contents include ： classifications,
indications, major adverse effects, potential drug-drug interactions and precautions of
different medications; pharmacotherapeutic plans and clinical guidelines for common
diseases; and monitoring of the effectiveness and safety of different medications.
NURS6104 English Academic Writing 3 45 hrs ---
This module aims to equip students to understand the basic aspects of written English,
and know how to apply it in extended writing. The students will study the characteristics
of English academic texts, and will be able to express academic views in English more
effectively. The contents include：1) Part 1 (12 hours): Understanding written English
and writing English effectively; 2) Part 2 (12 hours): Writing academic English reports,
articles and papers; and 3) Part 3 (6 hours): Modifying and improving what was written
in Part 2.
Elective Modules - Group B

NURS6105 Geriatric Nursing 6 90 hrs ---
This module aims to help students explore issues related to the care of the elderly and
the role of specialist medical staff in interdisciplinary care for the elderly with
intellectual disabilities and their families. The contents include：the evolution of human
aging, biology, pathophysiology and biochemical aging processes and age-related
diseases such as dementia, cognitive impairment and related disorders; psychosocial
aging; the future of human aging, related issues and ethical considerations; and patterns
and limitations of human aging.
NURS6106 Cancer Nursing 6 90 hrs ---
This module strengthens students’ concept and practice of cancer care. The contents
include：the epidemiology and physiology of cancer; cancer treatment, primary health
care, the application and implementation system in cancer caring.
NURS6107 Emergency and Critical Nursing 6 90 hrs ---
This module describes the scope of the two major nursing specialties: Emergency
Nursing and Critical Nursing. The contents include ： epidemiology of accident
prevention and injury; emergency care for adults and children; life-saving grief after
trauma; physical examination of emergency patients; medical and surgical emergency
care, and acute illness care at different stages of life; and basic and intensive care of
critical care and its quality management, as well as clinical skills and interpretation of
special conditions for ECG, arterial blood gas and X-ray chest radiographs and critical
care.

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