Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop students' understanding of the structure and function of the healthy human body as it interacts with the environment. Scientific/medical terminology; level of body organisation; homeostasis; cells; tissues; structure and functions of haematological, cardiovascular, lymphatic, reproductive, urinary, respiratory and endocrine systems; growth and development; relevant chemistry and physics concepts; physiological concepts in the context of person centred care. Basic pharmacology and physiological adaptations.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply a range of scientific and medical terminology to describe the structures and functions of the human body.
- Describe the normal structure and functions of cells and tissues and apply this knowledge to other body systems.
- Explain how the body systems interact with each other to function as a whole and maintain homeostasis.
- Discuss relevant chemical/physical concepts to understand body functions.
- Explain structure and function of: haematological, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive and urinary systems.
- Demonstrate linking underlying physiological principles to the care of a person.
- Explain the concept of continuity of the human species and the physiological and anatomical changes that occur over a lifespan.