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Biosciences Underpinning Nursing Associate Practice - HEA00068C

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  • Department: Health Sciences
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: C
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
B Spring Term 2024-25

Module aims

The aim of this module is for students to develop their understanding of biosciences and begin to apply this to their clinical practice.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Outline the key concepts of human biology (biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, anatomy and physiology)

  2. Explain how the body systems work together to explain normal functioning (homeostasis) across the lifespan

  3. Explain the role of vital signs and apply knowledge to monitoring patients/ clients within the practice area.

Module content

Cell biology, biochemistry, energy metabolism, body systems involved in homeostasis of fluid and electrolytes, pH, blood glucose, blood gases, temperature, blood pressure, vital signs, basic anatomy, the NA role in monitoring vital signs. 

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) 100

Special assessment rules

Non-compensatable

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) 100

Module feedback

Written feedback for the summative assessment is provided on the standard proforma, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.

 

Indicative reading

Waugh, A and Grant, A. (2018). Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 13th edition. Churchill Livingston.

Giddens, J. (2017). Concepts for Nursing Practice. 2nd edition. Elsevier. 

Blows, W. (2018). The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations. 3rd edition. Routledge.

Tortora, B and Derrickson, B. (2017). Tortora’s Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 15th edition. Wiley.

Ashelford, S., Raynsford, J., and Taylor, V. (2019). Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing. 2nd edition. Sage


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