Module Descriptors
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR PARAMEDIC PRACTICE
XHFD50069
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will have a two hour unseen paper. It will comprise of two patient scenarios and a number of short answer questions relating to the application of pathophysiology and biological theories to the care of such patients. (contirbutes to meeting LO's 1, 2 and 3)
Formative feedback will include:
The review of patient scenarios and student experience
Formative feedback will include:
The review of patient scenarios and student experience
Module Indicative Content
The student will study the application of key concepts of the biological and physical sciences including;
- A&P of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, nervous and female reproductive systems.
- The concept of homeostasis, growth and development across the life span.
- The pathophysiology of disease and psychological and social factors that influence health and disease.
- A&P of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, nervous and female reproductive systems.
- The concept of homeostasis, growth and development across the life span.
- The pathophysiology of disease and psychological and social factors that influence health and disease.
Module Resources
Access to computer and Blackboard VLE
Module Texts
McCance K and Huether S (2010) Pathophysiology: The biological basis of Disease in Adults and Children. 5th.Ed. Elsevier Mosby, St Louis
Nair M and Peate I (2009) Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology. United Kingdom, Wiley-Blackwell
Rosto E Editor (2009) Pathophysiology made incredibly easy. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Zelman M, Tompary E, Raymond J, Holdaway P, Mulvihill M, Stegall M, Dingle M (2011) Introductory pathophysiology for nursing and healthcare professionals. England, Pearson Educational Limited
Nair M and Peate I (2009) Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology. United Kingdom, Wiley-Blackwell
Rosto E Editor (2009) Pathophysiology made incredibly easy. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Zelman M, Tompary E, Raymond J, Holdaway P, Mulvihill M, Stegall M, Dingle M (2011) Introductory pathophysiology for nursing and healthcare professionals. England, Pearson Educational Limited
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on appropriate pre-registration programmes
Access to Practice Placements
Access to Practice Placements
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (27)
15 hours Lead lectures
2 hours Tutorial support
10 hours Blackboard VLE
Independent Study Hours: (123)
30 hours review of patient scenarios
93 hours independent reading
15 hours Lead lectures
2 hours Tutorial support
10 hours Blackboard VLE
Independent Study Hours: (123)
30 hours review of patient scenarios
93 hours independent reading