90 minute unseen MCQ, weighted at 100% (Assessing all LO's)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided via short answer tests on each system.

This module provides you with an insight into the structure and function of the human body necessary for your understanding of surgical procedures. You will cover lifespan developments from prenatal to end of life, covering the structure and develop a basic understanding of the function of:

Normal anatomy & physiology:
Cells & tissues
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Reproductive systems
Urinary system
Gastrointestinal system
Skeletomuscular system
Skin
Special Senses

Scientific Principles:
Introduction to biochemistry
Osmosis & diffusion
Gas laws
Fluids & electrolytes
Acids & bases
Temperature & thermoregulation

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
27 hours Lectures
3 hours Tutorial/exam revision

Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
80 hours Reading & blackboard activities
10 hours Formative assessment activities
30 hours Preparation for assessment

Access to Blackboard
IT access
Library facilities

Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L. and Bartholomew, E. F. (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (9th Edition). Pearson Education
Waugh, A. and Grant, A. (2014) Ross & Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness (12th Edition). Elsevier Churchill Livingstone

Students must meet the entry criteria for the University Certificate for Surgical Support Practitioners pathway.

This module provides you with the insight into the structure and function of the human body necessary for your understanding of surgical procedures. You will cover lifespan development from prenatal to end of life. You will explore normal anatomy and physiology, including cells and tissues, skin and special senses, and body systems including nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive and skeletomuscular. You will examine the scientific principles of osmosis and diffusion, fluids and electrolytes, temperature and thermoregulation. You will develop the underpinning knowledge to support your role as the Assistant Practitioner undertaking the surgical scrub role.