Pathophysiology and Disease in Practice

Module delivery dates

Distance learning - start date, 13 January 2014

Distance learning - start date for Term 3 to be announced

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 module runs over several weeks – either as a classroom based or exclusively online format.

You will explore how most of the conditions / diseases that we are familiar with have at their point of onset one or two of a limited number of possible malfunctions (alterations in homeostatic balance at cellular level) the downstream effects of which manifest themselves in tissue / organ and systemic malfunctions which we recognise by their associated signs and symptoms.

Rather than cover the major conditions in a system by system approach the aim of the module is to equip you with a “toolbox” of transferable understanding which will allow you to better understand conditions and diseases that you are unfamiliar with and the rationale for intervention / treatment.

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

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

Students would benefit from having previously studied physiology.

To be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.

Students must participate in the formative components of the module in order to successfully pass the module.

Modules

HPHG6030 Pathophysiology and Disease in Practice (20 credits at level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of how systemic homeostasis is maintained by the constant monitoring and adjustment of events at cellular level
• Critically reflect on the interplay between genetic and environmental factors and how these lead to homeostatic imbalances
• Critically reflect on how alterations in homeostasis result in deviations from normal structure and/or function in these systems;
• Evaluate how the treatment of a particular conditions / diseases might be achieved by the restoration of homeostasis.

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

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 This module will enable you to develop your understanding of both normal and abnormal body function.

Indicative module content: Cellular to systemic homeostasis as a well co-ordinated multi-system response. Genetic predisposition and environmental influences that disrupt homeostatic control. Conditions that commonly develop as a result of these imbalances and the effect of restoring homeostatic balance