Module Descriptors
MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH THROUGH THE LIFESPAN (NA)
NURS40761
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Jennifer Beckett
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 150
Independent Study Hours: 50
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence B, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 2 to Term 1
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 1
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence C, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence G, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
- Occurrence H, Stoke Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
- Occurrence I, Stafford Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
- Occurrence J, Stoke Campus, Term 3 to Term 1
Sites
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Online MCQ and SAQ Assessment using a case study approach - 60 mins weighted at 100%
Module Details
Special Admissions Requirements
Satisfy entry requirements to the programme
Enrolled on Nursing Associate Practice FdSc programme
Enrolled on Nursing Associate Practice FdSc programme
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body through the lifespan
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning,
Enquiry
2. Analyse health and social factors that maintain positive mental health and physical health, from pre-birth to end of life
Analysis,
Problem Solving
3. Identify preventative factors and opportunities to promote health of individuals taking account of diversity
Application, Communication
4. Understand the Nursing Associate’s role in providing accessible information to help people make decisions about their physical health and mental health across the lifespan
Application,
Problem Solving,
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning,
Enquiry
2. Analyse health and social factors that maintain positive mental health and physical health, from pre-birth to end of life
Analysis,
Problem Solving
3. Identify preventative factors and opportunities to promote health of individuals taking account of diversity
Application, Communication
4. Understand the Nursing Associate’s role in providing accessible information to help people make decisions about their physical health and mental health across the lifespan
Application,
Problem Solving,
Communication
Indicative Content
Basic anatomy and physiology across the lifespan
Explore health as a concept, using contemporary theoretical models/approaches for example salutogenesis, PERMA model, health determinants.
Factors impacting on physical and mental health over the life span, such as developmental, socio-economic and environmental challenges.
Taking account of differences between individuals and groups, these factors may include positive attachment, resilience, healthy ageing, preparing for a good death, smoking, physical activity, substance misuse, sexual health
Asset-based and strength-based approaches used by individuals and communities, to improve all dimensions of health and aim to reduce health inequalities.
Explore health as a concept, using contemporary theoretical models/approaches for example salutogenesis, PERMA model, health determinants.
Factors impacting on physical and mental health over the life span, such as developmental, socio-economic and environmental challenges.
Taking account of differences between individuals and groups, these factors may include positive attachment, resilience, healthy ageing, preparing for a good death, smoking, physical activity, substance misuse, sexual health
Asset-based and strength-based approaches used by individuals and communities, to improve all dimensions of health and aim to reduce health inequalities.
Learning Strategies
Online resources and access to Blackboard virtual learning environment
Lead lectures
Facilitated group work
Problem-based learning
Lead lectures
Facilitated group work
Problem-based learning
Texts
Department of Health and Social Care (2018) Prevention is better than cure. Our vision to help you live well for longer. London. DHSC.
Mittelmark, M. B. et al (2016) The Handbook of Salutogenesis. London. Springer.
Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post-2010 (2010) Fair Society, Healthy Lives – The Marmot Review. London. The Marmot Review
Wilkinson, K. and Picket, R. (2010) The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone. London. Allen Lane.
Mittelmark, M. B. et al (2016) The Handbook of Salutogenesis. London. Springer.
Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post-2010 (2010) Fair Society, Healthy Lives – The Marmot Review. London. The Marmot Review
Wilkinson, K. and Picket, R. (2010) The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone. London. Allen Lane.
Assessment Details
An online multiple-choice assessment to establish your knowledge and understanding of physical health and mental health, and how health states can be maintained or improved. To meet all learning outcomes.
RESOURCES
Access to online materials and virtual learning environments.