HS701-4-AP-CO:
Biopsychosocial Science
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 22 March 2024
30
20 July 2023
Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
FDSCL515 Assistant Practitioner,
FDSCL515SO Assistant Practitioner,
CERXL518 Health and Social Care
Understanding the biopsychosocial dynamic is paramount to health care delivery as it determines the appropriateness of intervention and care. This module develops the students' understanding of the interplay between physiological functioning and the social and emotional well-being of the individual.
This module will introduce you to the sciences that inform professional practice, including anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology.
Discuss the biopsychosocial requirements for life and how this can affect the individual across the lifespan
Use appropriate terminology to describe the structure and function of the human body systems
Draw upon key concepts, principles and theories of psychology to explain cognitive processes and behaviour
Draw upon key concepts and theories of sociology to discuss human behaviour within a social context
To discuss the health and illness continuum and the differences between illness and disease across the lifespan
Contribute to the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and community.
Learners have studied HS700 Study & Lifelong Learning Skills which supports development of their academic skills.
Skills linked with this module are taught in practice and assessed by the practice supervisor as part of HS705 Skills 1 Portfolio Development of Practical Skills
Overview:
A variety of teaching methods will be utilised within this module
Lectures will cover key concepts
These will be supported by practical sessions and the use of simulated practice to enable the students to make the links between theory and practice
Additional support will be provided through individual and group tutorial sessions
Some student led sessions are included
Lectures:
Use of a range of electronic media such a PowerPoint, video clips, images and audio.
Student led activities undertaken.
Independent:
There are several formative activities used within the module to promote independent learning as well as module material to direct students to key resources.
Placement:
The learner is employed in clinical practice and will not attend additional placement during this module
Online:
Some elements of e-learning are included which may involve making contributions to a discussion forum or accessing self-directed teaching and learning exercises.
Resources and instructions are available on MOODLE
Tutorials:
All students are expected to meet with the tutor at least once during the module.
Personal and group tutorials are provided and can be arranged with the module lead.
It is the student's responsibility to attend group tutorials and to arrange any personal tutorials with the module lead
Skills:
All students will be provided with opportunities to practice skills relevant to the module.
Practical sessions will support clinical practice and provide opportunity to reflect on practice
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Summative SAT |
|
100% |
Additional coursework information
The examination will consist of multiple choice, short answers and longer answers based on the module learning outcomes
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Gemma Bidwell, email: gjbidw@essex.ac.uk.
Gemma Bidwell
Callum Marshall - hsccolapp@essex.ac.uk
No
No
No
Dr Lindsay Welch
University of Southampton
Lecturer
Miss Joanne Bartlett
The Open University
Academic Lead/Practice Tutor
Available via Moodle
Of 60 hours, 48 (80%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
12 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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