Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR PARAMEDIC PRACTICE
PPDE40234
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Davies
Email: Tim.Davies@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence A1, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence A2, Stafford Campus, Term 2
- Occurrence SF1, Stafford Campus, Z1~1
Sites
- Stafford Campus
Assessment
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
KATZUNG, B., MASTERS, S. TREVOR, A. (2012) Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 12th Ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
MARTINI, F. H., NATH, J. L. and BARTHOLOMEW, E. F. (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 9th Ed. San Francisco: Pearson Education.
PEATE, I. and NAIR, M. (Eds.) (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
SCOTT, W. and McGRATH, D. (2008) Drug Calculations Made Incredibly Easy!. London: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
MARTINI, F. H., NATH, J. L. and BARTHOLOMEW, E. F. (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 9th Ed. San Francisco: Pearson Education.
PEATE, I. and NAIR, M. (Eds.) (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
SCOTT, W. and McGRATH, D. (2008) Drug Calculations Made Incredibly Easy!. London: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Module Resources
Lecturers
Classroom
VLE
IT resources
Library resources
Clinical practice
Clinical practice mentor/specialists
Classroom
VLE
IT resources
Library resources
Clinical practice
Clinical practice mentor/specialists
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
45 hours Lead Lecture
3 hours Group Tutorial
12 hours Workshops
12 hours VLE/Blackboard
Guided Independent Study Hours: (228 hours)
148 hours Reading and Consolidation Activities
60 hours Assessment Preparation
20 hours Completion of Work Sheets
45 hours Lead Lecture
3 hours Group Tutorial
12 hours Workshops
12 hours VLE/Blackboard
Guided Independent Study Hours: (228 hours)
148 hours Reading and Consolidation Activities
60 hours Assessment Preparation
20 hours Completion of Work Sheets
Module Indicative Content
The student will study the following core content;
Anatomy & Physiology of:
- Cells & Tissues
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
- Gastrointestinal System
- Reproductive Systems
- Lymphatic System and Immunity
- Skin & Thermoregulation
Biological, Physical and Chemical principles underpinning the homeostatic functioning of the above:
- Osmosis & Diffusion
- Pressure & Pressure Measurement
- Acids, Bases & pH
- Gas Laws
- Heat & Temperature
Introduction to Pharmacology
- Definitions of drugs types
- An introduction to factors which influence drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, action and elimination
- An introduction to the action of drugs on the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems
- An introduction to variables influencing drug interaction and patient allergic response
- Drug Calculations
- Drug Legislation & Professional Responsibilities
Anatomy & Physiology of:
- Cells & Tissues
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
- Gastrointestinal System
- Reproductive Systems
- Lymphatic System and Immunity
- Skin & Thermoregulation
Biological, Physical and Chemical principles underpinning the homeostatic functioning of the above:
- Osmosis & Diffusion
- Pressure & Pressure Measurement
- Acids, Bases & pH
- Gas Laws
- Heat & Temperature
Introduction to Pharmacology
- Definitions of drugs types
- An introduction to factors which influence drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, action and elimination
- An introduction to the action of drugs on the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems
- An introduction to variables influencing drug interaction and patient allergic response
- Drug Calculations
- Drug Legislation & Professional Responsibilities
Module Additional Assessment Details
90 minute MCQ examination (100% weighting) assessing all LO's)
Formative Feedback / Assessment:
Group tutorials
Group work
MCQs
Blackboard activities
Formative Feedback / Assessment:
Group tutorials
Group work
MCQs
Blackboard activities
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled onto the following award;
Foundation Degree of Science in Paramedic Science
Access to clinical practice placements
Foundation Degree of Science in Paramedic Science
Access to clinical practice placements
Web Descriptor
This module is no longer needed as it has run its last intake.