Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with knowledge and understanding of key pathologies affecting the different systems of the body. To provide an overview of the management of these conditions in terms of common investigations, medical management and the role of other team members.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the pathological processes of key diseases affecting the main systems of the human body.
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Identify and relate the clinical features of key pathologies of these systems to their pathological processes.
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Outline the likely management of the key pathologies of the above systems.
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Indicative Module Content
The aetiology, pathological processes and clinical features of key pathologies of the following systems: cardiovascular, musculo-skeletal, neurological (including psychological), lymphatic and immune, endocrine, reproductive, digestive.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures, Tutorials
| 43 | Assessment
| 2 |
Directed Study
| | Workbook
| 8 |
Private Study
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| 97 |
| Mode of Delivery
Lectures, timetabled study, workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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Short answer questions related to the pathology, clinical features and management overview of the key pathologies affecting different systems of the body.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | DAMJANOV, I. Pathology for the Health Related Professions. 2nd ed.
| | 2. | HASLETT, C. ET AL. Eds., 2002. Davidson's principles and practice of medicine. 19th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 3. | RUBIN, E. & FARBER, J. L., 1999. Pathology. 3rd ed. Philidelphia, PA: Lippincott-Raven.
| | 4. | SEELEY, R., STEPHEN, T. & TATE P., 2000. Anatomy and physiology. 5th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
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Additional Notes
Module delivery will be comon to the following students in the School of Health Sciences: BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
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