Module overview
Using the biopsychosocial model, you will gain an understanding of the health sciences that underpin nursing practice. You will learn about the relevant anatomy and physiology, and how it is integrated from the cellular level to the organ systems level. You will also gain an understanding of human health and functioning, and people's physical, psychological and social development, across the lifespan.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe key milestones in physical, psychological and social development through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood
- Describe the basic structure and function of cells, tissues and key body systems
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of scientific terminology relevant to the study of health and life sciences for nursing
- Discuss key psychosocial models and concepts relevant to healthcare, such as health beliefs, identity, supported self-management, and behaviour change.
Syllabus
The material delivered in the lecture programme may include:
Anatomical terminology
Cells and tissues
Biochemistry and metabolism
Integumentary system, including inflammation and tissue repair
Musculoskeletal system, including the structure and function of bones, joints and associated muscles
An overview of the nervous system, including the autonomic nervous system and special senses
Structure and function of the cardiovascular system, including heart, vascular system, and key aspects of cardiac physiology
Structure and function of the respiratory system, including respiratory tract, muscles of breathing, key aspects of respiratory physiology
Lymphatics system and immune system
Renal and digestive system, including basic nutrition
The endocrine system, including relevant links to the stress response and autonomic nervous system
Reproduction and development, including relevant milestones in physical developmental through childhood, adolescence and into maturity
Key principles of psychosocial sciences will be provided within a biopsychosocial framework. Topics may include:
Health and illness beliefs and cognitions
Identity and supported self-management
Depersonalisation, dignity and general empathy
Loss and Coping
Models of health behaviours and readiness to change
Psychological, social and identity development through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood.
Clinical skills:
Recording and understanding an ECG
Recording and understanding vital signs
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
This module will use a blended-learning approach, with a range of teaching and learning activities. You will be directed to review online lead lectures, complete online tasks and activities, and participate in seminars which are identified as essential to underpin your knowledge and future practice. You should also develop the skills and initiative necessary to manage your own independent learning as part of your professional responsibility.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 10 |
| Guided independent study | 126.5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Blended Learning | 45 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
LWW Health Library Online (access usually free at point of use during studentship).
Acland's video atlas of human anatomy (access usually free at point of use during studentship).
Anatomy.TV (Primal Pictures Online) (access usually free at point of use during studentship).
Textbooks
Marieb EN and Hoehn KN (2018). Human Anatomy and Physiology. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass this module you must achieve a weighted mean average of 40 % or more AND also you must pass the final exam at 40% or more.
Attempts taken in the Supplementary Period will be based upon the exam component only and you will not be required to take the Blackboard MCQ quizzes.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Assessment tasks
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 75% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External