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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Pathophysiology for Advancing Practice | |||
| Reference | NUM094 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance knowledge of pathophysiology essential to the role of the advanced clinical practitioner. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically explore the key pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the pathophysiology of clinical features across the lifespan. |
| 3 | Critically analyse decision making and rationale for investigating disease. |
| 4 | Analyse normal physiological and pathological phenomena across the life span, analysing the relationship. |
| 5 | Demonstrate application of knowledge in relation to health and illness in the individual (contextualised to area of clinical practice). |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Normal values; Homeostasis; Recognising abnormalities; Parameters; Risk versus benefit; Decision making; Critical thinking; Interpreting significance of findings; Establishing abnormal from normal; Significance to patient in relation to morbidity and co-morbidity; Pathophysiological processes; Disease; Dysfunction; Pathophysiologic alterations. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered via CampusMoodle with online tutorials and asynchronous discussions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 15 | 15 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 135 | 135 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Written examination. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | JAPP, A.G. and ROBERTSON, C., 2018. MacLeod's clinical diagnosis. 14th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 2 | KUMAR, V., ABBAS, A.K. and ASTER, J.C., 2020. Robins & Cotran pathologic basis of disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders. |
| 3 | McCANCE, K.L and HUETHER, S.E., 2019. Pathophysiology: the biological basis for disease in adults and children. 8th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. |
| 4 | PAGANA, K.D., PAGANA, T.J. and PAGANA, T.N., 2019. Mosby's diagnostic & laboratory test reference. 14th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. |
| 5 | A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of the topics addressed within this module. |