91561 Health and Homeostasis 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 91528 Health and Homeostasis
Description
A knowledge of the structures (anatomy) and processes (physiology) of the healthy human being is essential to the Nursing practice. In association with 91562 Health and Homeostasis 1, this subject provides the underpinning anatomy and physiology for the subsequent pathophysiology and pharmacology subjects in the Bachelor of Nursing (C10122). Homeostasis is a state of internal physiological balance and it equates with a state of health in the person. Through the guiding principle of homeostasis, this subject describes the contribution of different organ systems to the maintenance of a state of wellness. The organ systems to be studied include the Nervous, Endocrine, Urinary, Immune and Reproductive Systems. This subject also introduces Blood Components and Haemostasis, Nutrition, Body Fluid Balance, and Principles of Inheritance.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Identify, describe and explain the functions, organisation, principal tissues and organs of the following: the blood components and haemostasis, the nervous, endocrine, urinary, immune, and reproductive systems (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standard of practice [NMBA] 3) |
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| 2. | Outline how the body produces and stores energy during both feeding and fasting (NMBA 2 & 4) |
| 3. | Appraise the impact of pregnancy upon the physiology of the mother (NMBA 2) |
| 4. | Use the principles of inheritance to make predictions to assess the likelihood of disease-carrying traits being pass down the generations (NMBA 2) |
| 5. | With regard to the body's responses to injury discriminate between acute vs. chronic inflammation; and wound healing by regeneration vs. wound healing by repair (NMBA 2) |
| 6. | Work effectively in a team to synthesise and communicate, in writing, scientific knowledge to the general public (NMBA 9 & 10) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of following course intended learning outcomes:
- Works in partnership with patients including them in decisions related to their care. (1.2)
- Demonstrates the ability to develop therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. (3.1)
- Communicates and educates patients in ways that are appropriate to their level of health literacy. (3.2)
- Uses information and communication technologies to access valid sources of evidence. (4.1)
- Accesses, appraises and critiques multiple sources of evidence and transfers knowledge to practice. (4.2)
- Plans and provides care based on the best available evidence including clinical expertise and patients' individual needs, values and preferences. (4.3)
- The intellectual capacity to use theoretical knowledge to address complex and non-routine clinical issues (6.0)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
Health and Homeostasis is a second stage subject in the Bachelor of Nursing where you will learn anatomy and physiology of the healthy human body.
This subject develops the Faculty of Health Graduate Attributes:
GA 1.2 Demonstrate the characteristics and skills required for professional engagement and effective lifelong learning (1.2)
- Through the practicals and workshops, you are encouraged to use several information sources such as the internet and textbooks. You will develop the research skills required for continued intellectual development. This graduate attribute is assessed by the quizzes as these rely on you having resources that can be used as high-quality references.
GA 3.1 Communicate fluently and effectively for safe therapeutic and collaborative practice & GA 3.2 Appreciate the value of communication to negotiate and create shared understandings as well as to develop and sustain professional relationships
- In preparing the health information sheet you will research your chosen topic and distill your research in a form that is understandable to patients while remaining informative and accurate.
- In completing the clinical case scenario task, you and the other students will discuss the cases collaboratively.
GA 4.1: Demonstrate information literacy and technology skills and effectively apply these in the exercise of clinical judgement
- With the help of online recordings, workshops and practicals, you will acquire disciplinary knowledge and apply this learning to a clinical case scenario.
GA 4.2 Evaluate and apply effective and creative solutions to the improvement of nursing practice and care & GA 4.3 Inquire critically to apply knowledge for the purposes of patient and professional education
- Your participation in the hands-on activities in the practicals and in the workshop discussions encourages inquiry-based learning of the organisation, structure and functions of organ systems, homeostasis and health. This graduate attribute is assessed in the open-book quizzes.
- The clinical case scenario activities require recall of content, application and translation of your learning to a clinical situation. For example, knowledge of the location of thyroid gland and its application in identifying a patient with a goitre.
GA 6.0 Professional cultural competence that contributes to the health and well-being of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of their physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
- In creating the Health Information Sheet, you will be required to discuss briefly how your chosen topic should be addressed in the Indigenous communities.
Teaching and learning strategies
In Health and Homeostasis 2, you will have 4 contact hours per week through workshops and practical sessions. There will be no face-to-face lectures in this subject instead pre-recorded lecture content will be delivered on UTS Canvas.
Weekly Online Resources
You will engage with the subject content through pre-recorded lectures, online materials and supplementary videos. These materials build on your learning in Health and Homeostasis (HH) 1. It is expected that you will view the relevant weekly online content before attending the practicals and the workshops.
Delivering the lecture content online means that it is available at all hours of the day throughout the session, allowing you to revise the materials when necessary. You can also alter the pace of delivery, allowing for pauses for reflection or referral to a textbook or dictionary. These online resources are linked with the activities and questions found in your practical workshop manual.
Workshops
Using the clinical case scenarios in the manual, you have the opportunity to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the weekly online resources. You will participate in independent and collaborative activities facilitated by the teaching associates. Feedback is provided by your peers and the teaching associates.
In some of the workshops, you will collaboratively work on clinical case scenarios and complete assessable questions individually.
Practicals
In the weekly laboratory-situated practical sessions, you will participate in activities involving anatomical models, charts, short experiments, and selected dissections. The structure and activities of the class are guided by the manual. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively. You are encouraged to keep a well-prepared and complete manual as this will be the study resource you can use for your assessment tasks.
Quizzes
There will be an online quiz and in-class quiz that are based on the weekly online resources, practicals, and workshops as detailed in the timetable and program. The online quiz can be accessed through Pearson's Mastering Assignments. In this way, you will receive feedback on your mastery of the subject content. As feedback, your final score and the correct answers will be available after the completion of the quizzes.
Health information sheet
To support students’ developing communication skills, students will prepare an A4 sheet on an Anatomy and Physiology concept based on the clinical case scenarios utilised in Health and Homeostasis 2.
Extra online resources
There are additional online resources from Pearson Mastering such as Dynamic Study Modules and Study Area that you can use to self-assess your understanding of the various concepts covered in this subject.
Discussion board
Please use the discussion board for all queries about the subject content, assessment tasks, workshops, practicals, and supporting documents. For queries of personal nature, please forward all emails to hh2-coordinator@uts.edu.au.
Content (topics)
- Structures and functions of the Nervous, Endocrine, Urinary, Immune, and Reproductive Systems
- Blood components and haemostasis
- Nutrition and the metabolism of nutrients
- Body fuid balance
- Pregnancy, foetal development, and birth
- Principles of inheritance
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Quiz/test
| Intent: | This task assesses Graduate Attribute 1 (Professional Disposition) and Graduate Attribute 4 (Knowledge Use and Translation) . |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | The In-class Practical Test comprises multiple stations with 40 short-answer questions, and rest stations. It will be completed in 60 minutes. The Online Test which comprises 30 questions, must be completed in 45 minutes. Further instructions will be announced at the commencement of the session. |
| Criteria: | You will be assessed based on the accuracy of your answers to the multiple-choice and short-answer questions. |
Assessment task 2: Health Information sheet
| Intent: | This task assesses Graduate Attribute 3 (Communication and Collaboration), Graduate Attribute 4 (Knowledge Use and Translation), and Graduate Attribute 6 (Indigenous Cultural Respect). |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 6.0 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | One side of a single A4 sheet |
| Criteria: | A marking rubric will be provided on UTS Canvas and this will focus on the quality of the content, clarity and accuracy of the information, and your ability to embed Indigenous cultural respect. |
Assessment task 3: Clinical Case Scenarios
| Intent: | This task assesses Graduate Attribute 1 (Professional Disposition), Graduate Attribute 3 (Communication and Collaboration) and Graduate Attribute 4 (Knowledge Use and Translation). |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 |
| Type: | Case study |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | You will be given specific time to read through the clinical case scenario and complete the questions, and discuss with your groupmates. You must write your answers on the answer sheet provided. The answer sheet must be submitted 20 minutes after the commencement of the task. |
| Criteria: | Your analysis of the clinical case scenario will be assessed based on your ability to correctly and logically identify the tissues and organs involved in the cases as well as to clearly explain the physiological processes that link the signs and symptoms with the affected tissues and organs. A mastery of the normal anatomy and physiology will significantly aid in answering the questions. |
Minimum requirements
All assessment items are compulsory. You must attain at least 50% of the collective total marks and meet the attendance requirement to pass the subject. If any assessment task/s is/are missed, a mark of zero (0) will be awarded unless an appropriate request for Special Consideration is made, supported by an appropriate document to explain the absence, or impact on performance.
You must attend at least 80% of the workshops (8 out of 10 sessions) and 80% of the practicals (8 out of 10 sessions) to pass the subject, as agreed with the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The workshop and practical sessions are directly linked to the assessment tasks.
Required texts
Marieb, E. and Hoehn, K. (2022). Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th ed). Pearson Education Limited.
Recommended texts
Marieb, E. and Hoehn, K. (2019). Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th ed). Pearson Education Limited.
McKinley, M. (2015). Anatomy & Physiology: an integrative approach (2nd ed). McGraw Hill.