Module Descriptors
FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PHARMACOLOGY
ODPR40016
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Woolliscroft
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
- Clinical OSCE weighted at 0%
Module Details
Resources
Access to Blackboard
Skills laboratory and access to monitoring equipment
IT resources
Library resources
Enrolment to Authentic World calculations package
Skills laboratory and access to monitoring equipment
IT resources
Library resources
Enrolment to Authentic World calculations package
Special Admissions Requirements
Students must meet the entry criteria for the Diploma (HE) Operating Department Practice award.
Texts
Lapham, R. and Agar, H. (2009) Drug Calculations for Nurses (3rd Edition). London: Hodder Arnold
Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L. and Bartholomew, E. F. (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (9th Edition). Pearson Education
Smith, S., Scarth, E. and Sasada, M. (2011) Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (4th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L. and Bartholomew, E. F. (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (9th Edition). Pearson Education
Smith, S., Scarth, E. and Sasada, M. (2011) Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (4th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Additional Assessment Details
90 minute unseen written examination (100%) meeting LO's 1 and 2. Students will be presented with a range of short answer questions on anatomy & physiology and pharmacology.
OSCE - Drug Calculations (0% Pass / Fail) meeting LO 3.
Students will complete a computer-based drug calculations assessment using the authentic world calculations package. Students must achieve a minimum of 90% to pass this assessment.
STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Completion of formative pharmacology worksheet.
Participation in drug calculation workshops
OSCE - Drug Calculations (0% Pass / Fail) meeting LO 3.
Students will complete a computer-based drug calculations assessment using the authentic world calculations package. Students must achieve a minimum of 90% to pass this assessment.
STUDENTS MUST PASS ALL ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Completion of formative pharmacology worksheet.
Participation in drug calculation workshops
Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
45 hours Lecture
2 hours Tutorial support
13 hours Workshops
10 hours Skills sessions
2 hours Assessment
Guided Independent Study: (228 hours)
110 hours Reading & Blackboard Activities
60 hours Assessment preparation
30 hours Completion of work sheets
28 hours Authentic World activities
45 hours Lecture
2 hours Tutorial support
13 hours Workshops
10 hours Skills sessions
2 hours Assessment
Guided Independent Study: (228 hours)
110 hours Reading & Blackboard Activities
60 hours Assessment preparation
30 hours Completion of work sheets
28 hours Authentic World activities
Indicative Content
Anatomy & physiology underpinning professional practice:
Cells & Tissues
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Skeletomuscular System
Cardiovascular System
Respiration
Urinary System
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Gastrointestinal System
Reproductive Systems
Lymphatic System
Immunity
Skin & Thermoregulation
Scientific principles underpinning professional practice
Osmosis & Diffusion
Pressure & Pressure Measurement
Acids, Bases & pH
Gas Laws
Heat & Temperature
Pharmacology
Triad of Anaesthesia
Premedication
Induction & Maintenance of Anaesthesia
Muscle Relaxants
Analgesics & Anti-emetics
Antibacterial Agents
Drug Calculations
Drug Legislation & Professional Responsibilities
Cells & Tissues
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Skeletomuscular System
Cardiovascular System
Respiration
Urinary System
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Gastrointestinal System
Reproductive Systems
Lymphatic System
Immunity
Skin & Thermoregulation
Scientific principles underpinning professional practice
Osmosis & Diffusion
Pressure & Pressure Measurement
Acids, Bases & pH
Gas Laws
Heat & Temperature
Pharmacology
Triad of Anaesthesia
Premedication
Induction & Maintenance of Anaesthesia
Muscle Relaxants
Analgesics & Anti-emetics
Antibacterial Agents
Drug Calculations
Drug Legislation & Professional Responsibilities