MDCS41620 Anatomy and Physiology (AP)

Academic Year 2022/2023

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

Access to this module is limited to nominees of the statutory health services. This module equips the candidate to deal with the assessment and management of situations to the standards required of a Registered Advanced Paramedic. The module builds on principles of anatomy and physiology introduced in the paramedic programme. The module addresses the structure, function and pathophysiology of organ systems applied to advanced paramedic practice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, candidates will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the clinical relevance of structure and function of the following:
1) musculoskeletal system
2) nervous system including sympathetic and parasympathetic
3) gastrointestinal and endocrine systems
4) genito-urinary and reproductive systems
5) cells tissues, body chemistry and homeostasis
6) heart, cardiovascular system and blood
7) respiratory system

Indicative Module Content:

1) musculoskeletal system
2) nervous system including sympathetic and parasympathetic
3) gastrointestinal and endocrine systems
4) genito-urinary and reproductive systems
5) cells tissues, body chemistry and homeostasis
6) heart, cardiovascular system and blood
7) respiratory system

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

Small Group

24
Specified Learning Activities

80
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

204
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Individual project work
Group work
Self directed learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: MCQ/SAQ/Essay/Presentaion Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25
Class Test: MCQ/SAQ 2 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Graded No

75

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Maeve Doheny Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tomás Barry Tutor
Mr Brian Bruno Tutor
Dr Niall Conroy Tutor
Professor Jason Last Tutor
Mr Alan Thompson Tutor