Applied Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Level 6 (Level 6)

Program Overview

This program provides an in-depth study of pathophysiology and pharmacology, focusing on key conditions such as cardiac, renal, and respiratory diseases. The program includes a variety of teaching methods, including group work, self-directed learning, and tutorials, and can be taken as a standalone module or as part of a larger program.

Program Outline

The module will build on your existing knowledge of pathophysiology and your experiential knowledge of patient assessment, efficacy of therapeutic interventions, and analysis of patient observations and data. Knowledge of pharmacological principles is vital in monitoring the effects of pharmacological interventions on the patients’ condition. The student will have the opportunity to focus on key topics, such as, cardiac, renal and respiratory conditions, haematology, biochemistry, metabolic conditions such as diabetes; also sepsis and neuromuscular disorders. Students must develop an understanding of all the module subjects in preparation for the multiple-choice assessment and an in-depth knowledge of two from six (specified subjects) explaining the pathophysiological changes, pharmacological treatment and nature of nursing care a patient with a specified condition will require. A working knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology is vital when making and understanding clinical decisions; therefore, the student will be encouraged to reflect on clinical decisions specific to their practice setting. There will be opportunities for group work, self-directed learning (in the form of paper and electronic resources), and tutorials to enhance your learning opportunities. This module can be taken as a standalone module or optional/core module of study for practitioners working in a critical care setting. The module will explore the research basis of biological knowledge and build on your existing knowledge.

Assessment:

Assignment Assessment/submission date: Intake 1 - See Under Apply There will be opportunities for group work, self-directed learning (in the form of paper and electronic resources), and tutorials to enhance your learning opportunities.

Careers:

This module seeks to provide focus and direction for practitioners who wish to develop their skills and expertise in relation to nursing in acute and critical care areas across the age spectrum. The module aims to enable an individual practitioner to have broader competence skills to progress in a direction that meets workforce, meeting the needs of the future NHS as outlines in the Five Year Forward View in 2014 by the Department of Health (DH, 2014) and the HEE agenda for Clinical Academic Careers Framework (HEE 2015). Encompasses multi-professional working and a sharing of expertise and skills across traditional professional boundaries and fields as new services and roles are being developed to meet current and future challenges for service delivery. Completion of this Module should help the practitioner to be in a better position to progress in their career

Other:

Available as a standalone module: Yes Venue: Intake 1 - LSBU Southwark Campus Intake 2 - LSBU Southwark Campus Typical intake(s): Semester 1 and Semester 2 Entry requirements Registration on a professional register as appropriate. For all modules and courses the applications portal will close 4 weeks before the start date. All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes.