AU3D029 - Advancing knowledge, skills & therapeutic interventions 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU3D029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advancing knowledge, skills & therapeutic interventions | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Midwifery | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Gareth Kennard-Holden, Chloe Howells | ||
| Module Team: | Hayley Lewis, Patricia Bateson, Clare Churcher, Sara Morgan, Christopher Nash, Dawn Parry, Autumn Bevan, Michelle Panniers, Jemma Pimm, Steve Walden, Sarah Davey, Rachel Watkins, Natasha Miller, Stacey Rees, Martin Rowland | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To enable the student to critically evaluate the pathophysiology that informs the therapeutic interventions to meet the complex needs of a range of clients across all fields of nursing.
Content Summary
The content of this module will be applied across all four fields of nursing. The module will explore the following themes:
Advanced pathophysiology across the age range and client groups through the fields of nursing to inform complex care and management processes.
Comprehensive assessment skills encompassing biopsychosocial aspects of person and family centred care including spirituality, language sensitivity and cultural needs.
Caring for individuals with complex conditions across a range of settings within the primary, secondary, private and community sectors.
Strategies for setting priorities in meeting the complex needs of clients, families and carers
Advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics in preparation for prescribing and application to all fields of practice.
Polypharmacy and its effects on clients.
Biopsychosocial bases for illness and behaviour.
Communication strategies utilised in complex and urgent situations across client groups and settings.
The role of the nurse in multi-professional care and management processes.
Understanding the role of the nurse and other healthcare professionals when managing and prioritising actions and care in the event of a major incident.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 15 |
| Independent Study | 180 |
| Directed Study | 130 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 20 |
| Groupwork | 25 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology applied across fields of practice |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate a range of therapeutic interventions based upon comprehensive assessment strategies for people with complex needs |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A case report that demonstrates a critical understanding of the assessment strategies and the therapeutic interventions required/needed for the chosen client from the students’ field of practice. | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Online exam of Multiple choice and short answer questions to assess knowledge of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology applied to specific fields of practice | 120 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |