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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3

--- Complete 1 subject from the elective 2 30 hrs ---
group B to obtain 2 credits

CCEN3102 Critical Care and Emergency Nursing 3 45 hrs NMAS2101,
NMAS2102
This subject includes emergency medical service system, pre-hospital first aid,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced life support, as well as poisoning and
trauma, nutritional support, infection control, organ function monitoring for critical care,
and rescue techniques. This subject uses case discussions to strengthen students’ use of
critical care procedures in analyzing and conducting nursing care.
IGER3200 Clinical Placement (Geriatric Nursing) 3 120 hrs IFUN1200,
NGER3101
Through this practicum, students apply the knowledge of Geriatric nursing to clinical

practice.
IMAS3200 Clinical Placement (Medical-Surgical 6 240 hrs IMAS2200,
NMAS2101,
Nursing II)
NMAS2102
This is a continuation of the similar subject in Year 2. The focal areas of clinical practice

remain medical-surgical nursing.
IMEN3200 Clinical Placement (Mental Health 3 120 hrs IFUN1200,
NMEN3101
Nursing)
Through this practicum, students apply the knowledge of mental health nursing to

clinical practice.
NEAP3102 Health Education and Promotion 2 30 hrs ---

This subject introduces the principles and practice of promoting health of groups in the
community. Students would learn the use of various health teaching strategies.
NENG3110 Medical English I 2 30 hrs ---
The main focus of this subject is to consolidate and develop students' English
proficiency, especially in the use of medical vocabulary. Commonly spoken medical
English and written records will be expanded.

NENG3120 Medical English II 2 30 hrs ---
The main focus of this subject is to continue Medical English I in consolidating and
developing students' English proficiency, especially in the use of medical vocabulary.
Commonly spoken medical English and written records will continue to be expanded.
This is to prepare students’ use of medical English in the future.
NGER3101 Geriatric Nursing 3 45 hrs NFUN1101,
NFUN1102

This nursing specialty subject introduces to students principles of gerontology and
geriatric nursing. It covers the effects of normal aging including chronic diseases,
nutritional problems, etc. It also looks into issues like reactions to pharmacological
therapies, rehabilitation as well as psychological aspects of dying and the principles of
nursing care for these elderly individuals.

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