PE4S168 - Anatomy, Physiology and Professional Issues 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S168
Module Title: Anatomy, Physiology and Professional Issues
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: MAR 2018 Final Year of Intake: 2023
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

The module aim is to examine the sciences that underpin cosmetic medicine and the external professional and ethical issues that influence practice, recognising and addressing potential conflict areas.

Content Summary

This module will cover the anatomy of the face – the skin, the muscles, the fat pads, the blood vessels, nerves and bones within the face. The physiology and physiological changes relating to these structures as we age will be explored. The relevant functions of the important structures in the face will be discussed as they are related to facial ageing, particularly with regard to the changing functions of the anatomical structures with the ageing process. Assessment of the face will be explored, and treatment plans for patients will be introduced as a concept for treating the face, whilst bearing in mind the ethics of treating patients for financial gain depending on the treatments performed. Some of the medicolegal aspects of care will be covered, including the need to be aware of standards of care, consent and documentation.

This module includes mandatory formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 97
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 3
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically apply in-depth anatomical and physiological knowledge of the face to the selection of appropriate cosmetic medical treatments
LO2 Exercise judgement in decision-making, negotiating the complex interacting professional and ethical issues surrounding aesthetic medicine practice

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 End of Module examination 60 N/A 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 Reflective Journal 0 600 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 Completion of an individual or group project 0 N/A 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 Case based scenarios and discussion Forum 0 N/A 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Project 1
Case study 1

Reading List

Rohrich, R.J, Pessa, J.E. (2007) ‘The fat compartments of the face: anatomy and clinical implications for cosmetic surgery’. Plast Reconstr Surg 119(7):2219-2227

Furnas, D.W. (1989) ‘The retaining ligaments of the cheek’ Plast Reconstr Surg 83(1):11-16.

Mitz, V., Peyronie M. (1976) ‘The superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) in the parotid and cheek area’. Plast Reconstr Surg. 58(1):80-8

Jones, B.M., Grover, R. (2008) Anatomical considerations. In: Jones BM, Grover R (eds) Facial Rejuvenation Surgery. London, Mosby Press, pp18-22

Electronic publications

http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/muscular/head-neck

http://teachmeanatomy.info/head/muscles/facial-expression/

http://www.instantanatomy.net/headneck/muscles/facialexpression.html

http://www.instantanatomy.net/headneck/nerves/cranial/viisupplyingface.html

http://www.instantanatomy.net/headneck/vessels/artface.html