AU3S029 - Applied Physiology of the Acute and Critically Ill Adult 05 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: AU3S029
Module Title: Applied Physiology of the Acute and Critically Ill Adult
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Community and Professional Practice Nursing
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Nursing Practice
Module Leader: Ray Higginson
Module Team: Pamela Davies, Christopher Nash
First Intended Intake: JUN 2015 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100290 - nursing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 05 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable the student to critically analyse the impact of and understand the pathophysiology of the acute and critically ill adult.

Content Summary

Critically exploring the consequences of acute and critical illness on homeostasis using a wide knowledge of normal and altered physiology to understand key treatments. The module will focus on cardio-respiratory physiology, neurological control and acute medical conditions.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 18
Seminar 8
Tutorial 8
Project supervision 6
Demonstration 4
Practical classes and workshops 4
Directed Study 136
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 6
Formative Assessment - Independent 10
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of applied physiology and its consequences on homeostasis in the acute and critically ill adult alongside demonstrating an understanding of the mechanisms of disease.
LO2 Discuss and examine a clinical scenario, detailing the physiological impact on a chosen patient.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Construct a portfolio of evidence 0 3000 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 Comprising of a multiple choice paper 60 N/A 20 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 A short answer examination 120 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1 ✔ ✔
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 ✔ ✔
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

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Bickley, L.S., Szilagyi, P.G. and Bates, B. (2013) Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking. Philadelphia: Williams and Wilkins.

Boore, J., Cook, N. and Shepherd, A., (2016) Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice. 1st ed. UK SAGE Publications

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Hubert, R., VanMeter, K. and Gould, B., (2018) Gould's Pathophysiology For The Health Professions. 6th ed. p.236.

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Paramothayan, S., (2019). Essential respiratory medicine. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.

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Tortora, G. and Derrickson, B. (2017) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 15th edn. New Jersey: Wiley.

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Higginson, R., Jones, B., Kerr, T., Burrow P (2021) Mechanical ventilation strategies. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2021.0045

Higginson, R., Jones, B, Williams, M. & Parry, A. (2020) Paramedics and pneumonia associated with COVID 19, 5 Journal of Paramedic Practice. 12, 5, p. 94-100 7 p., 5.