Pathophysiological Principles for Advanced Practice

The content of this pathophysiology course includes:

• a range of pathological processes, and their effects upon the individual
• the competence required for screening tests
• nutritional advice.
• How the scientific method relates to clinical care
• the importance of the “first 1000 days”.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for any health professional with an interest in the scientific basis of their practice.

Timetable

Term 1

Oct: Monday 4, 11, 18 and 25 October 2021
Nov: Monday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2021

Assessment: January 2022

Benefits

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pathophysiology
• Discuss a range of pathological processes, and their effects upon the individual
• Demonstrate competence in conducting screening tests
• Provide sound nutritional advice
• Demonstrate a sophisticated grasp of units of measurement and work with accuracy and precision.
• Evaluate the scientific method, and its application to clinical care
• Demonstrate an appreciation of health and its promotion
• Critically discuss the importance of the “first 1000 days”.

This course carries 15 credits at M level and may be taken as part of your MSc nursing and other programmes.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Discuss the contribution of environmental and genetic causes to the development of disease
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of pathological processes
• Critically apply knowledge of clinical tests (including imaging methods); the nature of the information they yield and their limitations
• Demonstrate competence in conducting screening tests
• Provide sound nutritional advice
• Demonstrate a sophisticated grasp of units of measurement and work with accuracy and precision
• Critically apply your understanding of pathology to problems clients experience
• Demonstrate an awareness of some of the implications of imaging procedures.

The content is delivered in several study days that include team-based learning and lectures. You will be granted access to an online learning platform provided by Wiley and paid for by City, University of London.

The assessment will comprise an invigilated, two-hour examination exploring all aspects of the course. There will be two sections:

• One section of 30 compulsory multiple-choice questions testing factual knowledge and understanding
• One section requiring longer, essay-type questions.

These questions will be specific to the programme you are on, and will offer choice as to which question to attempt. This course carries 15 credits at M level.

Non-EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone course.

You need to be registered on the Masters degree or be able to demonstrate successful study at degree level.

English requirements

If your first language is not English, one of the following is required:

• A first degree from a UK university
• A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City, University of London as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions from Australia, Canada or the United States of America.
• International English Language Test Service (IELTS) a score of 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 72 required
• TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 Reading and 20 Speaking
• Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned, including registration with your professional regulator.