Teaching Responsibility

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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

4504DAUNU-SEP-PAR

Aims

To provide nursing students with an overview of the systems of the human body with an emphasis on those elements which inform skills for practice. To develop an overview of psychosocial concepts in relation to health, well-being and illness.

Learning Outcomes

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Describe the basic structure of all major body systems and their functions in maintaining homeostasis
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Outline the basic processes underlying the changes in structure and function of the body across the lifecycle
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Demonstrate knowledge of biopsychosocial factors influencing development, health and illness
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Describe the basic principles of microbiology and infection control
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Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying a range of common disorders
6.
Discuss the basic principles of pharmacology in relation to the mechanism of action of drugs used to treat a range of common disorders

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Basic structure of all major body systems and their functions in maintaining homeostasis Basic processes underlying the changes in structure and function of the body across the lifecycle Terms and concepts relating to human structure and function. Biopsychosocial factors influencing development, health and illness, including mental health Social models of health Basic principles of microbiology and infection control Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying a range of common disorders Basic principles of pharmacology
Additional Information:This module provides an overview of the normal function of all body systems and their role in the maintenance of health. It also introduces the concepts of altered function and the biopsychosocial factors that can lead to ill health.

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