Applied Pathophysiology for Healthcare Practitioners

Overview

What are the aims of the module?

• Apply in-depth knowledge of the biological sciences to influence and enhance care of the client group
• Critically examine a range of research and literature to support healthcare interventions and examine clinical effectiveness.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of the advances in healthcare practice which have a foundation in applied pathophysiology
• To enable the student to understand the pathogenesis of disease and the effect of disease on body function

Content and Modules

What will I study?

• Fundamentals of pathophysiology – cell physiology, homeostasis, disease/illness
• CV System – shock, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, ECG’s and arrhythmias, hypo/hypertension
• Respiratory System – respiratory failure, restrictive lung disease, obstructive lung disease, ventilation
• Renal System – fluid and electrolyte balance, acid base balance, renal failure, nephritic and nephritic syndrome
• Endocrine System – hyper/hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency
• Gastrointestinal System – upper GI disorders
• Integumentary System
• Reproductive System
• Nervous System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Immunology- physiology of the immune system, common immunologic disorders (anaphylaxis, lupus)
• Haematology – anaemias, clotting disorders

Further Information

How will I be assessed?

2 hour Written Examination – MCQ and Short Answer questions

Written assignment which identifies 5 cases drawn from the students own area of practice 

Should you require any further information about this module please contact the Course Leader/Module Leader:

Wendy Braithwaite and Mark Ranson

w.braithwaiteucs.ac.uk|   01284-713346

m.ransonucs.ac.uk| 01473-338529