Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Nursing and Advanced Practice

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

5103NRS-JAN-CTY

5103NRS-SEP-CTY

Aims

To reinforce the benefits of individualised, holistic care. To understand advanced pharmacology and human body systems.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the symptoms, care and management of a range of acute and long-term conditions
2.
Investigate the relationship between biopsychosocial factors and the development of acute and chronic conditions
3.
Appraise epidemiological data
4.
Apply knowledge of pharmacology, microbiology and infection control to the management of acute and long-term conditions.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Building and Developing knowledge in;
  1. Pharmacology ,poly-pharmacy, psychopharmacology, and non prescribed medication use. – affects of pharmacology, the affects of medicines, allergies, side affects and contraindications (NMC 4.15)
  2. Causes, implications and treatment of a range of common health conditions and co-morbidities across the stages of life (NMC 3.13, 7.5, annexe A 1)
  3. Applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance (NMC 2.12)
  4. Biopsychosocial factors in acute and long-term illness (NMC 3.3) 
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to reinforce the benefits of individualised, holistic care to understand advanced pharmacology and human body systems.
Additional Information:
In addition to the contact hours above there are 160 private study hours. 99 hours are guided, this includes online and assessment preparation. Online hours are e-learning. 61 hours are independent study Please note that workshop hours account for simulated theoretical learning, in accordance with NMC standard 3.4

Assessments

Presentation