Module Descriptors
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
NURS40306
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
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
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 100%
- POSTER weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (84)
66 hours interactive lectures, seminars & tutorials
12 hours blackboard activity
6 hours student led sessions
Independent Study Hours: (216)
100 hours directed learning using Blackbard, CD Rom, directed reading, directed preparation for classroom or practice activity
116 hours Assessment preparation
66 hours interactive lectures, seminars & tutorials
12 hours blackboard activity
6 hours student led sessions
Independent Study Hours: (216)
100 hours directed learning using Blackbard, CD Rom, 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 Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc/Dip HE Nursing Practice / Registered Nurse programme
Access to practice placements
Access to practice placements
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 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
Single submission
PPT presentation of 16 slides (excl references and title page)
Or
2 single sided A1 posters with word count limit of 2000 - one A4 page of references to be on front of poster additional pages may be on reverse side.
Outline the anatomy and physiology of one of the given strands.
And.
Discuss the impact of one of the health factors from the list and how this may affect health through the lifespan.
You must include reference to national policies and strategies, the role of the health professional and health promotion.
You should avoid focussing on the patho-physiological aspects of a disease process.
Formative assessment will be through Blackboard based activities, responding to questions and peer reviewing feedback on the discussion forum or self assessed multiple choice quizzes.
PPT presentation of 16 slides (excl references and title page)
Or
2 single sided A1 posters with word count limit of 2000 - one A4 page of references to be on front of poster additional pages may be on reverse side.
Outline the anatomy and physiology of one of the given strands.
And.
Discuss the impact of one of the health factors from the list and how this may affect health through the lifespan.
You must include reference to national policies and strategies, the role of the health professional and health promotion.
You should avoid focussing on the patho-physiological aspects of a disease process.
Formative assessment will be through Blackboard based activities, responding to questions and peer reviewing feedback on the discussion forum or self assessed multiple choice quizzes.