Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
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
1.
Describe the basic structure of all major body systems and their functions in maintaining homeostasis
2.
Outline the basic processes underlying the changes in structure and function of the body across the lifecycle
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of biopsychosocial factors influencing development, health and illness
4.
Describe the basic principles of microbiology and infection control
5.
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.