NHS - Advanced Level Human Health and Pathophysiology

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?

This module will equip you with new and in depth insights into human biology which will underpin your advanced management of common major illness.

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.

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

HPHG7004 Advanced Level Human Health and Pathophysiology (20 credits at level 7)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Critically discuss normal cellular biology
• Critically discuss the linkage between abnormalities of cell function and major disease
• Critically evaluate the main contributing factors to homeostasis
• Critically review and evaluate the role of lifestyle in causing chronic illness

Indicative core bibliography

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

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

Sarafino,EP (2008) Health Psychology: Biopsychsocial Interactions [6th Ed] Hoboken. Wiley

www.anatomy.tv

www.biology.arizona.edu

www.mdchoice.com

Course summary

You will undertake a literature review during this module. Tutorial support at the outset and during the module will ensure that you select and maintain focus on a disease / condition that will allow you to explore physiological alterations and homeostatic imbalances at work during its course, and the effects of lifestyle upon this process, in such a way that the learning outcomes are achievable.

Evaluation and synthesis of a wide range of relevant primary and secondary sources will improve the scope and depth of understanding of key aspects of cellular homeostasis / dysfunction and their relevance to systemic functioning in a way that will enhance the ability to manage common major illnesses.