PAR-20005 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Paramedics module will develop knowledge gained from studying the Fundamental Life Sciences for Paramedics by exploring in-depth human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. The module provides students with knowledge and understanding of disease processes and pathological changes in response to illnesses and injuries encountered in paramedic practice. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences state of the art facilities and expert academic and scientific staff will use a blended and problem-based learning approach including lead lectures, online learning, and using Keele's anatomy laboratories will provide you with an excellent, in-depth learning experience covering anatomical, physiological, and pathophysiological scientific principles of the human body.

This module builds on students' previous experience of studying Fundamental Life Sciences for Paramedics (PAR10003) in Year 1 of the MSci Paramedic Science programme. The module aims to afford students a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology and acquire knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of human disease and injury, including the psychological, social, cultural and environmental influences on the disease process sufficient to inform clinical judgement in paramedic practice.

Content linked to the College of Paramedics Curriculum Guidance (CoP, 2019), the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics (HCPC, 2014) and the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics (QAA, 2019)
College of Paramedics
Principles of physical science
ILO 2 & Indicative Content
C1.1.1, C1.1.2, C1.1.3
Normal anatomy and physiology
ILO 1 & 3 & Indicative Content
C1.1.4, C1.1.5
Pathophysiology
ILO 1, 2 & 3 & Indicative Content
C1.1.6, C1.1.7, C1.1.8, C1.1.9
Sociology of Health
ILO 4 & Indicative Content
C1.2.16, C1.2.17.1, C1.2.17.2, C1.2.17.3

Health and Care Professions Council:
13. understand the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession
ILO 1, 2 3 & 4 & Indicative Content
13.1, 13.2, 13.7, 13.8.1, 13.8.8, 13.9.3, 13.10.2, 13.10.3, 13.11, 13.11.1, 13.11.2
QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics:
4.2
ILO 1 & Indicative Content
i
ILO 1, 2 & 3 & Indicative Content
iii
ILO 4 & Indicative Content
iv, v, vi
Indicative Content
vii

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognise the nature and effects of injury or illness based on a comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.: 2
Discuss the disease process and the clinical features of commonly encountered conditions, evaluating their impact upon homeostasis.: 1
Demonstrate the ability to critically interpret and evaluate physiological data resulting from medical and traumatic conditions.: 1
Evaluate the influence of psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors on both the development and perception of disease processes; and the resultant approaches to the assessment of a range of patients groups.: 1

Study hours

36 hours lead lectures
20 hours Problem based learning including anatomy and physiology Laboratories
26 hours online learning
4 hours assessment guidance
214 hours independent study to include directed reading, research and assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment