Healthcare professionals at this level should have theoretical and technical knowledge regarding basic anatomy and physiology for understanding the anatomy and physiological functioning of the human system so as to assist in the study of the effects of illness and disease on the individual. This unit sets out to facilitate students to understand the relationship between the concepts of biological health and homeostasis and to examine processes and mechanisms that regulate and integrate physiological functions in order to maintain biological health.
The unit will focus on selected biological systems relevant to the practice of healthcare professionals.
The theoretical aspects of the module will be underpinned by exposure to the laboratory environment where students will begin to apply theory to practice in undertaking specified physiological measurements