Foundations in Human Health and Physiology

Module start dates

Distance Learning - 13 January 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to provide a foundation upon which you can develop your ability to assess and manage patients/clients health status by developing your understanding of how physiological mechanisms operate to maintain homeostasis at both cellular and systemic level.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

This module forms a logical platform to progress to HPHG6030 Pathophysiology and Disease in Practice, in which disease processes are considered from the perspective of deviations from homeostasis.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.

Modules

HPHG5006 Foundations in Human Health and Pathophysiology (20 credits at level 5)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module you will be able to:

• Clearly articulate their understanding of cellular structure and biochemical events
• Demonstrate their understanding of the normal anatomy and physiology of named body systems
• Demonstrate their understanding of how physiological mechanisms work to maintain homeostasis across a range of body systems
• Demonstrate an understanding of how the ability to maintain homeostasis varies between individuals

Indicative Core Bibliography

McCance, K. Huether, S. (2006) Pathophysiology: The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children [5th Ed] London : Mosby

Montague,S. Watson, R. Herbert, R. (2005) Physiology for Nursing Practice [3rd Ed] London : Bailliere Tidally

Porth, C. (2007) Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States [2nd Ed] London : Lippincott

Rang, H. Dale, M. (2007) Pharmacology [6th ed] London: Churchill Livingstone

Tortora, G. Derrickson, B. (2009) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology [12th Ed] Hoboken : Wiley

www.anatomy.tv

www.biology.arizona.edu

www.mdchoice.com

Course summary

The aim of this module is to provide a foundation upon which you can develop your ability to assess and manage patients’/ clients’ health status by developing their understanding of how physiological mechanisms operate to maintain homeostasis at both cellular and systemic level.