This module introduces students to the structure and physiology of the human body. Students will be able to describe and demonstrate their understanding of the various physiological systems of the human body. Students will relate their understanding to the variations in physiological parameters to the appropriate medical device/equipment.

The module will cover the following topics:

1. The Human Cell: Structure and organization
This topic discusses Cell Structure, Epithelial Cells, DNA Replication and Cell Division, Metabolism, The Structure of Cell Membranes, Solute and Water Movements, Pathways for Membrane Transport, Membrane Potentials.

2. Cardiac and Nervous System
Heart, Major blood vessels - Cardiac Cycle - ECG - Blood Pressure - Feedback Control for Blood Pressure -
Nervous Control of Heart - Cardiac output - Coronary and Peripheral Circulation - Structure and function of the heart
Nervous tissue - Neuron - Synapse - Reflexes -Receptors -Brain -Brainstem -Spinal cord - Reflex action -
Velocity of Conduction of Nerve Impulses - Electro Encephalograph - Autonomic Nervous System.

3. Respiratory System and Musculo-Skeletal System
Physiological aspects of respiration - Trachea and lungs - Exchange of gases - Regulation of Respiration -
Disturbance of respiration function - Pulmonary function test - Muscles - tissue - types - structure of skeletal muscle - types of muscle and joints.

4. Digestive and Excretory System
Organisation of GI System, Digestion and absorption - Movements of GI tract - Intestine - Liver – Pancreas.

5. The Urinary System
Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion, plasma clearance, counter current concentration of urine, acid base regulation. Structure of Nephron - Mechanism of Urine formation - Urine Reflex - Skin and Sweat Gland - Temperature regulation.

6. Eye and Ear
Optics of Eye - Retina - Photochemistry of Vision - Accommodation - Neurophysiology of vision - EOG.
Physiology of internal ear - Mechanism of Hearing - Auditory Pathway, Hearing Tests - Endocrine glands.

7. The Endocrine System
This topic exposes the endocrine system, introduction of hormone, hormone regulation, neurosecretory, hypothalamus and pituitary anterior, growth hormone, Thyroid hormone, Parathyroid gland, Pancreas endocrine, Insulin and glucagon , effect the less of insulin, medulla adrenal and adrenal cortex.

8. The Reproductive System
This topic introduces reproductive system, Function of Testes, Action of Testosterone and Hormonal regulation, Function of the Ovary, Hormonal Regulation of Ovarian Activity, and Fertilisation of the Ovum, Embryonic Development, Regulation Of Pregnancy and Parturition inspires.

Students will be introduced to this module, its assessment requirements and learning strategies at a residential study weekend, where there will also be initial training relating to this module.

An online module handbook and workbook will be provided which will guide students through each topic. Series of tasks which will give structure to independent academic study, research and work based investigation and practical work based learning.

Self-Directed Learning
Students will be expected to undertake a minimum of 182 hours of independent academic study during the course of the module. This will be guided by a series of academic tasks such as producing research reports, working through case studies etc., and will require access to academic resources.

Work-based Component
Students will need to spend a minimum of 100 hours over the course of the module undertaking their work-based tasks. This will include investigation of how aspects of the academic learning apply to the workplace and development of new skills related to maintenance and engineering aspects of the related medical equipment.
Academic contact time will be used to provide academic support for student learning on an ad-hoc basis via the VLE.

The students will also complete a medical equipment technology workbook and related exercises and have direct practice with supervision by the mentor in the work place.

Core Texts
SOLOMON, E. (2008) Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. 3rd Ed. Saunders
SWISHER, L., PATTON, K. (2015) Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology. 9th Ed. Mosby
TORTORA, G.J., DERRICKSON, B.H. (2009) Introduction to the Human Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. 8th ed. Wiley
Additional Reading
KAPIT, W., MACEY, R., MEISAMI, E. (1999) The Physiology Coloring Book. 2nd Ed. Pearson
GIBSON, J. (1981) Modern Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses. 2nd Ed. Wiley-Blackwell
GUYTON, A.C., HALL, J. E. (2013) Textbook of Medical Physiology. 13th Ed. Saunders

1) Explain the structure and organization of a human cell, cardiac and nervous system, respiratory system and muscular skeletal system, digestive and excretory system, urinary system, eye and ear, endocrine system and reproductive system. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
2) Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of a human cell, cardiac and nervous system, respiratory system and muscular skeletal system, digestive and excretory system, urinary system, eye and ear, endocrine system and reproductive system. (Application).
3) Relate the physiological variations in the different systems of the human body to the medical device/equipment in terms of its physiological measurement. (Application, Analysis, Communication)/

100% portfolio which is made up of:

- 2 Individual Assignment :
¿ Formal individual report 1500 words (LO1 and LO 2) per topic, selecting 2 topics from 1 to 8.
¿ Formal Individual report (1500 words (LO3). Selecting 1 medical device that is used, from topics 1 to 8. This report will need to discuss the technical and engineering aspects of the device and how it interfaces with the physiology and measured parameter.

Formative assessment will be administered to the students via the VLE after completion of each module topic.