NU7514 Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice (10 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of this module the student should be able to:
MLO-01 |
Articulate in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of body systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, renal, musculoskeletal, integumentary and immune systems. |
MLO-02 |
Apply knowledge in analysing the relationship between normal physiological processes and disease states. |
MLO-03 |
Apply the principles of pathology to demonstrate and articulate the pathophysiology associated with trauma and clinical conditions relevant to scope of practice |
Module Learning Aims & Rationale
Advanced Nurse Practitioners are autonomous practitioners, who demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge and clinical assessment skills in order to manage a full episode of care for a discreet group of patients with healthcare needs. The advanced nurse practitioner candidate will conduct skilled and comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of the specific patient group. The aim of this module is to foster an in-depth knowledge of applied anatomy and synthesis of the pathophysiology of trauma and disease as required to support the advanced nurse practitioner candidate develop those skills to meet the healthcare needs of patients in their care.
Module Content
- Anatomy overview: anatomical position, planes, directional terms and quadrants of the body
- Detailed anatomy and physiology of body systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, renal, musculoskeletal, integumentary and immune systems.
- Principles of pathology
- Pathophysiology of common clinical conditions and injuries (within scope of practice)
Recommended Reading List
Essential Online Resource
- Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy [electronic resource] is accessible via the TCD library website: www.tcd.ie/library.
Indicative Resources – additional online resources and references will be provided by module lecturers
- Kleinpell, R (2013) Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing. 3rd Ed New York. Springer Publishing Company.
- Lumley, J.S.P (2008) Surface Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Examination. 4th Ed Edinburgh. Churchill Livingstone.
- Turner R, Angus B, Hatton C, Handen A (2009) Clinical Skills and Examination: The Core curriculum. 5th Edition. Oxford Wiley Blackwell