LEVEL 4

The aim of this module is to develop your foundation knowledge relating to how the human body works as well as your knowledge of physical, disorder and dysfunction relevant to being a paramedic. 
 
This module will introduce you to the structure of the human body (anatomy) and how the human body functions (physiology). You will be supported to understand the body systems and the processes that take place within the body which are key to maintaining the health and wellbeing of an individual. 
 
You will also study the adaptations of these body systems and structures to ageing, perceived threat (such as pain, infection, inflammation, and trauma) and to a range of disease processes (pathophysiology). Through exploring the pathological changes that occur in certain diseases you will be able to identify clinical features commonly encountered in paramedic practice.
 
You will also be encouraged to develop skills in communicating key knowledge related to the structure and function of the human body in health and disease to a given audience such as service users, carers, or other health professionals. This will prepare you to be able to provide information that enables individuals to be centre in their care or, for example to educate others about a disease process.
 
The focus during this module is the structure and functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal systems in health and disease. However, integration and interplay of other body systems will be addressed through case studies and simulation activities.
 
Learning and teaching activities during this module may be supported by our ‘experts by experience’ group (service users) through discussing their lived experiences of their condition.