Module Descriptors
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
NURS40297
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Sharon Graham
Email: S.R.Graham@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 84
Independent Study Hours: 216
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- WORK BOOK weighted at 50%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (84)
20 hours Blackboard activities
55 hours Interactive Lectures, seminars and tutorials
9 hours Student led sessions
Independent Study Hours: (216)
100 hours Directed Learning: using Blackboard/ CDRom, directed reading, directed preparation for classroom or practice activity
116 hours Assessment Preparation
20 hours Blackboard activities
55 hours Interactive Lectures, seminars and tutorials
9 hours Student led sessions
Independent Study Hours: (216)
100 hours Directed Learning: using Blackboard/ CDRom, directed reading, directed preparation for classroom or practice activity
116 hours Assessment Preparation
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to
- develop your knowledge and understanding of factors contributing to the healthy individual within community
- help you consider the contexts in which individuals make health decisions and choices.
In order to achieve this aim the module content focuses on the following areas:
Normal Anatomy and Physiology:
The anatomy and physiology of bodily systems, their organisation and achievement of homeostasis. Systems include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic and reproductive.
Normal Human Development:
Normal physical, psychological and social human development across the lifespan
Individual health and wellbeing
Introduction to the psychology and sociology of health
Key determinants of health
The impact of culture, religion and spiritual beliefs on health and illness
Gender, sexuality and health
Public Health and Health Promotion
Students will be introduced to the following:
The nature of community and it's impact on individual health
Contemporary public health and health policy
Models and concepts of health, illness and disability
Health assessment and health promotion with individuals and communities
Healthy lifestyles and indicators of unhealthy lifestyles
- develop your knowledge and understanding of factors contributing to the healthy individual within community
- help you consider the contexts in which individuals make health decisions and choices.
In order to achieve this aim the module content focuses on the following areas:
Normal Anatomy and Physiology:
The anatomy and physiology of bodily systems, their organisation and achievement of homeostasis. Systems include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic and reproductive.
Normal Human Development:
Normal physical, psychological and social human development across the lifespan
Individual health and wellbeing
Introduction to the psychology and sociology of health
Key determinants of health
The impact of culture, religion and spiritual beliefs on health and illness
Gender, sexuality and health
Public Health and Health Promotion
Students will be introduced to the following:
The nature of community and it's impact on individual health
Contemporary public health and health policy
Models and concepts of health, illness and disability
Health assessment and health promotion with individuals and communities
Healthy lifestyles and indicators of unhealthy lifestyles
Module Resources
access to a PC and VLE
Library and Learning Resource centre, Data Projector, Powerpoint, TV and Video
Library and Learning Resource centre, Data Projector, Powerpoint, TV and Video
Module Additional Assessment Details
You will produce an identified workbook 1500 words comprising different sections related to learning outcomes 3 and 4 (50%)
An individual poster presentation or powerpoint presentation 1500 words (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2 and 5) (50%)
Your presentation will describe how a key determinant of health could be affecting health within a chosen community. The presentation will identify potential opportunities for improving health within that community.
Formative assessment will include:
Review of progress with workbooks. Formative multiple choice tests.
Group seminars to review ongoing development for poster presentation.
Module Tutorials.
An individual poster presentation or powerpoint presentation 1500 words (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2 and 5) (50%)
Your presentation will describe how a key determinant of health could be affecting health within a chosen community. The presentation will identify potential opportunities for improving health within that community.
Formative assessment will include:
Review of progress with workbooks. Formative multiple choice tests.
Group seminars to review ongoing development for poster presentation.
Module Tutorials.
Module Texts
Department of Health (2004) Choosing Health: Making Healthier Choices. London, The Stationery Office
Herlihy, B (2007) The Human Body in Health and Illness 3rd ed, USA, Saunders
Naidoo, J and Wills, J (2008) Health Studies: An introduction. Palgrave MacMillan London.
Rana D. & Upton D. (2009) Psychology for nurses. Harlow. Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-13-200107-6
Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. H. (2009) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 12th edition. New Jersey, Wiley.
Herlihy, B (2007) The Human Body in Health and Illness 3rd ed, USA, Saunders
Naidoo, J and Wills, J (2008) Health Studies: An introduction. Palgrave MacMillan London.
Rana D. & Upton D. (2009) Psychology for nurses. Harlow. Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-13-200107-6
Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. H. (2009) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 12th edition. New Jersey, Wiley.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc/Dip HE Nursing Practice / Registered Nurse programme
Access to practice placements
Access to practice placements