Module NSC-1204:
Human Sciences 1: Nursing(B)
Module Facts
Run by School of Health Sciences
40 Credits or 20 ECTS Credits
Semester 1 & 2
Organiser: Mr Ben Pepler
Overall aims and purpose
Nodau’r Modiwl Pwrpas modiwl Gwyddorau Dynol Un (blwyddyn un) yw i hwyluso eich dysgu er mwyn i chi ennill gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o systemau’r corff ynghyd a ffactorau sydd yn dylanwadu ac yn effeithio ar iechyd, afiechyd a salwch mewn cymdeithas.
Bydd myfyrwyr yn gallu datblygu gwybodaeth am y biowyddorau hanfodol yn cynnwys anatomeg a ffisioleg, a’r gwyddorau ymddygiad yn cynnwys seicoleg a chymdeithaseg a sut meant yn cael eu cymhwyso i ymarfer gofal iechyd.
The purpose of the module is to equip students with knowledge and understanding of the body’s systems along with factors that influence and impact on health, disease and illness in society. Students will be able to develop knowledge anatomy and physiology, psychology and sociology and their application within healthcare practice
Course content
• Caring for individual needs - individual and group differences - vulnerability and abuse - models of health and disease • Psychology of Health and psychological theory • Social influences of Health and sociological theory • Health promotion and health inequalities • Terminology and abbreviations related to practice • Anatomy & Physiology across the lifespan: o to include • Gross anatomy and function of the gastro intestinal tract • Gross anatomy and function of respiratory tract • Gross anatomy and function of genito urinary tract • Gross anatomy and function of cardiovascular system • Gross anatomy and function of neuro endocrine system • Related patho-physiology
Assessment Criteria
threshold
Understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module, with an ability to apply what is learnt in healthcare practice. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module
good
Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module, with an ability to apply what is learnt in healthcare practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade C- in the Grading Criteria
excellent
Excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module, with an ability to apply what is learnt in healthcare practice. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria.
Learning outcomes
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Dangos gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o'r unigolyn dynol yng nghyd-destun iechyd a chlefydau.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the human individual in the context of health and disease
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- Nodi a myfyrio ar y ffactorau corfforol, seicolegol a chymdeithasol sy'n cyfrannu tuag at natur fregus cleifion neu grwpiau bregus.
2.Identify and reflect on the physical, psychological and social factors that contribute towards a patients’ or groups vulnerabilities.
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3.Trafod sut y gellir defnyddio rhyngweithiadau effeithiol gyda chleifion a chydweithwyr i gefnogi unigolion neu grwpiau sy'n agored i niwed.
3.Discuss how effective interactions with patients’ and colleagues can be used to support individuals or groups who are vulnerable.
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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ESSAY | HS1 Assignment | ‘Ar sail eich profiadau ym maes ymarfer, nodwch gleient/claf neu grŵp bregus, adfyfyriwch ar y ffactorau a gyfrannodd at eu bregusrwydd a thrafodwch sut y deliwyd â hyn mewn ymarfer’ ‘Based on your experiences in practice, identify a vulnerable client/patient or group, reflect on what contributed to this individual’s/group’s vulnerability and discuss how this was addressed in practice’ |
50 |
EXAM | MCQ Exam | 50 | |
LOGBOOK OR PORTFOLIO | Portfolio R o A | 0 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Private study | Directed study Bydd amrywiaeth o ddulliau dysgu yn cael eu cyflogi yn ystod y modiwl hwn sy'n cynnwys; Darlithoedd, seminarau, tiwtorialau, e-ddysgu, adnoddau bwrdd du, marcio cwisiau ffurfiannon, llyfrau gwaith a gwaith grŵp. A variety of teaching methods will be employed during this module which includes; Lectures, seminars, tutorials, e learning, blackboard resources, marked formative quizzes, workbooks and group work |
100 |
Lecture | Bydd amrywiaeth o ddulliau dysgu yn cael eu cyflogi yn ystod y modiwl hwn sy'n cynnwys; Darlithoedd, seminarau, tiwtorialau, e-ddysgu, adnoddau bwrdd du, marcio cwisiau ffurfiannon, llyfrau gwaith a gwaith grŵp. A variety of teaching methods will be employed during this module which includes; Lectures, seminars, tutorials, e learning, blackboard resources, marked formative quizzes, workbooks and group work. |
100 |
Work-based learning | Clinical practice - time towards achieving record of achievement and competencies |
200 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
- Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
- Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
- Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
- Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
- Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
- Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in