Module Descriptors
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ADULT SOCIAL CARE
SOWK40293
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Karen Micklewright
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative
45 minute multiple choice in-class test (50%) (Learning Outcome 1)
This will test knowledge and understanding of the major body systems and their functions, homeostasis and the different levels of organisation in the human body.
Case study analysis, 1,500 words (50%) (Learning Outcome 2 & 3)
Students will be required to apply their knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and conditions that may affect individuals who access adult social care services including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and long-term conditions to a relevant case study.
Both summative elements must be passed in order to pass the module.
Formative
Formative assessment in the form of class-based tasks will underpin learning throughout this module. Formative feedback will be provided by peers and tutors during class discussions and tutors will also provide formative feedback on case study assignment plans during tutorials.
45 minute multiple choice in-class test (50%) (Learning Outcome 1)
This will test knowledge and understanding of the major body systems and their functions, homeostasis and the different levels of organisation in the human body.
Case study analysis, 1,500 words (50%) (Learning Outcome 2 & 3)
Students will be required to apply their knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and conditions that may affect individuals who access adult social care services including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and long-term conditions to a relevant case study.
Both summative elements must be passed in order to pass the module.
Formative
Formative assessment in the form of class-based tasks will underpin learning throughout this module. Formative feedback will be provided by peers and tutors during class discussions and tutors will also provide formative feedback on case study assignment plans during tutorials.
Module Indicative Content
Contemporary adult social care practitioners must be able to recognise and respond to individual needs from multiple perspectives. Understanding anatomy and physiology, and knowledge of how biological and physical factors impact on individuals, underpins and enhances the provision of social care.
This module is designed to:
- provide an overview of human anatomy and physiology which can be applied to the practice of adult social care.
- develop consideration of how a knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology can underpin and enhance adult social care practice in a wide range of settings.
- provide an introduction to the levels of structure and organisation within the human body and to the body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive and skin.
- consider the role of homeostasis in the physiology of the systems.
- application of developing knowledge of anatomy and physiology through the use of applied case studies and discussion of individual and group experiences in practice.
- Exploration of a range of relevant scenarios to consider the implications for adult social care in relation to a range of factors including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, continence and long-term conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
This module is designed to:
- provide an overview of human anatomy and physiology which can be applied to the practice of adult social care.
- develop consideration of how a knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology can underpin and enhance adult social care practice in a wide range of settings.
- provide an introduction to the levels of structure and organisation within the human body and to the body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive and skin.
- consider the role of homeostasis in the physiology of the systems.
- application of developing knowledge of anatomy and physiology through the use of applied case studies and discussion of individual and group experiences in practice.
- Exploration of a range of relevant scenarios to consider the implications for adult social care in relation to a range of factors including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, continence and long-term conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours:
Lectures: 32 hours
Seminars: 8 hours
Tutorials: 4 hours
Self-directed study: 4 hours
Independent Study Hours:
Guided reading: 116 hours
Assignment preparation: 116 hours
Tutorial preparation: 20 hours
Lectures: 32 hours
Seminars: 8 hours
Tutorials: 4 hours
Self-directed study: 4 hours
Independent Study Hours:
Guided reading: 116 hours
Assignment preparation: 116 hours
Tutorial preparation: 20 hours
Module Resources
Internet, electronic resource, computer and library access
I.T. Facilities with access to Moodle
I.T. Facilities with access to Moodle
Module Texts
Martini, F. H. & Nath, J. L. (2009) Martini's Atlas of the Human Body for Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (8th Ed.) London: Benjamin Cummings.
Presho, M. (2008) Managing Long Term Conditions: A Social Model for Community Practice, London: Wiley Blackwell
Presho, M. (2008) Managing Long Term Conditions: A Social Model for Community Practice, London: Wiley Blackwell
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None