Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health Studies (Medical Pathway)

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1 Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health Studies (Medical Pathway) Overview This is a 120 credit qualification. In addition to providing a sound basis for those seeking a career in the health sector, this course of study is designed to appeal to those learners who are interested in acquiring a more medically oriented qualification or who wish to embark on a career requiring specific knowledge and skills in the medical field. To undertake this course of study, candidates need to be 18+. Candidates must complete all mandatory units with a total value of 120 credits to achieve the qualification. Assessment for this qualification is by a combination of assignment and coursework for each unit depending on the specific requirements laid down for that unit. Unit Level Credit GLH Mandatory Units Basis of Student Scientific Work Biology and Basis of Ecology Physics and Mathematics Chemistry Anatomy Medical Computing Health and Healthy Life Style Nursing Latin Language and Medical Terminology Life Safety Economics Cultural Studies and History

2 Basis of Student Scientific Work To develop an understanding the organization of scientific research in medicine; steps of research process. Unit level 4 Credit value 10 GLH 60 Unit Grading 1 Understand the principles of scientific research in medicine 1.1 Formulate the experimental hypothesis. 1.2 Evaluate the experimental models. 2 Understand how to use scientific literature 1.3 Utilise statistical methods. 2.1 Analyse the scientific literature on the special problem. 2.2 Write the review on the basis of scientific literature analysis. 2.3 Write scientific report.

3 Biology and Basis of Ecology To develop an understanding of the structure and functions of the different cell organelles, the structure and function of the human genome and basis of medical genetics. Unit level 4 Credit value 15 GLH 90 Unit Grading 1 Understand the structure and functions of the different cell organelles 2 Understand the structure and function of human genome 3 Understand the principles of medical genetics 1.1 Conduct microscopic examination of cellular structures. 1.2 Analyse the functioning of the different cellular organelles in various conditions. 1.3 Analyse the dependence structure-effect of the different cell organelles. 2.1 Analyse the mechanism of mutations origin in the human genome and the influence of environmental factors. 2.2 Analyse the mechanisms of the most frequent hereditary diseases origin. 2.3 Analyse the mechanisms of the most frequent hereditary diseases transmission. 3.1 Analyse the principles of the most frequent hereditary diseases diagnostics. 3.2 Evaluate the principles of the most frequent hereditary diseases treatment. 3.3 Outline and apply the basic methods of medical genetics.

4 Physics and Mathematics To develop an understanding of the physical laws which are the basis of the processes in biological systems, the physical principles of the medical equipment function, the mathematic methods of medical investigations. Unit level 4 Credit value 15 GLH 90 Unit Grading 1 Understand the physical laws defining the biological systems function 2 Understand the physical principles of the medical equipment function 3 Understand the mathematic methods used in medical investigations 1.1 Analyse the origin of haemodynamic phenomena in the human organism. 1.2 Assess the biomechanical processes in the human organism. 1.3 Assess the bioelectrical processes in the human organism. 2.1 Explain the origin of ECG waves and Jugs. 2.2 Analyse the principles of eyesight correction. 2.3 Outline the methods of defense against ionizing radiation. 3.1 Demonstrate the main methods of integration of definite and indefinite integrals. 3.2 Demonstrate the use of differential equations in medical investigations 3.3 Describe and apply the methods of mathematical statistics in scientific investigations.

5 Chemistry To develop an understanding of the structure, chemical properties of biologically active substances and their role in the regulation of vitally important organ (nucleonic acids, heterofunctional aliphatic and aromatic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins). Unit level 4 Credit value 15 GLH 90 Unit Grading 1 Understand the structure, chemical properties of biologically active substances 2 Understand the process of the synthesis of biologically active substances in vivo and in vitro 3 Understand the principles of the synthesis of drugs analogues of natural biologically active substances 1.1 Analyse the chemical properties and the mechanism of the action of biologically active substances. 1.2 Outline the breakdown of biologically active substances in an organism. 1.3 Analyse the dependence structure-effect of biologically active substances. 2.1 Analyse the methods of stimulation and inhibition of the synthesis of biologically active substances in vivo. 2.2 Analyse the principles of the stimulation and inhibition of the synthesis of biologically active substances in vitro. 2.3 Describe and assess the synthesis of specified biologically active substances in vitro. 3.1 Analyse the chemical properties of drugs and explain analogues of natural biologically active substances 3.2 Analyse the metabolites of drug breakdown in urine and plasma. 3.3 Explain how chemical methods can be used for the analysis of the metabolites of drug breakdown in urine and plasma.

6 Anatomy To develop an understanding of the structure and functions of the human organs, their blood supply and innervation. Unit level 4 Credit value 15 GLH 90 Unit Grading 1 Understand the structure and functions of the human organs 2 Understand the structure and function of the circulatory system 3 Understand the structure of the nervous system 1.1 Describe the anatomical structures of all the organs of the human body. 1.2 Analyse the age differences of the anatomical structures of all organs of human body. 1.3 Prepare human organs for examination. 2.1 Outline the main arteries, veins and lymph vessels of the human body. 2.2 Explain and apply the principles of the development, structure and function of the circulatory system. 2.3 Carry out the preparations of main vessels for examination. 3.1 Explain the main ganglia and nervous tracts of brain and spinal cord. 3.2 Analyse the principles of the structure and functioning of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. 3.3 Carry out the preparations of main nerves for examination.

7 Medical Computing To develop an understanding the medical information systems and their role in health care system, telemedicine and its advantages. Unit level 4 Credit value 10 GLH 60 Unit Grading 1 Understand how to use applied computer programs and mathematics models for the solution of medical service problems 1.1 Apply mathematics models for the solution of specified medical service problems. 1.2 Evaluate the perspectives of using applied computer programs in medicine. 1.3 Demonstrate effective use of internet resources for the solution 2 Understand the perspectives of telemedicine and distant learning 3 Understand how to use electronic record of medical data of medical service problems. 2.1 Analyse the use of telemedicine. 2.2 Evaluate the support of medicaldiagnostic process by the methods of cybernetics and informatics. 2.3 Compare the possibilities of different cybernetic systems. 3.1 Review how to maintain the confidentiality of medical data. 3.2 Analyse the risk factors in using computer technologies in medical practice. 3.3 Assess the use of computer technologies for monitoring of the health of population.

8 Health and Healthy Life Style To develop an understanding the criteria of the healthy lifestyle, condition of its realization Unit level 4 Credit value 5 GLH 30 Unit Grading 1 Understand the criteria of the healthy lifestyle 1.1 Define and evaluate the factors influencing the physical health of a person. 1.2 Define and evaluate the factors influencing the mental health of a person. 1.3 Use the principles of a healthy lifestyle for the prophylaxis of 2 Understand the role of external factors in the formation of the healthy lifestyle. diseases. 2.1 Analyse the nutrition influence on the health of the person. 2.2 Evaluate the role of hygiene in a healthy lifestyle. 2.3 Make recommendations how to organise the healthy lifestyle of a person.

9 Nursing To develop an understanding of the nursing profession and function and the role of the nursing service in the healing process. Unit level 4 Credit value 10 GLH 60 Unit Grading 1 Understand the role of the nurse service in the treatment process 2 Be able to fulfil nurse procedures and practices. 3 Be able to work in the hospital as an assistant of nurse 1.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of nurse service in the healing process. 1.2 Analyse the characteristics of nurse duties in the different hospital departments. 1.3 Explain the measures to increase the effectiveness of nurse services in the hospital department. 2.1 Demonstrate all the types of injections on simulators. 2.2 Demonstrate all the types of enemas on simulators. 2.3 Demonstrate the measures used to perform bedsores prophylaxis on simulators. 3.1 Participate in the treatment process of patients under the control of a supervisor. 3.2 Fulfil nurse procedures and interventions under the control of a supervisor. 3.3 Compile case histories of patients.

10 Language and Medical Terminology To develop an understanding of medical terminology, grammar categories: number, gender, case, declension, general notions of word-building, types of clinical terms, simple root words of Greek or Latin origin and competency in patient's home language during medical practice. Unit level 4 Credit value 10 GLH 60 Unit Grading 1 Understand the medical terminology 2 Understand the types of clinical terms 3 Understand the terms of Greek and Latin origin 1.1 Analyse anatomical terminology. 1.2 Outline noun grammar categories: number, gender, case, declension. 1.3 Form comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives, coordination of adjectives with nouns. 2.1 Define complex medical terms. 2.2 Explain the notions of wordbuilding. 2.3 Explain and apply the simple derivatives: suffixation and prefixation. 3.1 Describe and apply the terms of Greek origin 3.2 Describe and apply the terms of Latin origin 3.3 Analyse the terms of Greek and Latin origin

11 Life safety To develop an understanding of the general characteristics of emergency situations, the state system of the prevention and elimination of emergency situations, security of the person, society and state Unit level 4 Credit value 5 GLH 30 Unit Grading 1 Understand the general characteristics of emergency situations 2 Understand the structure and function of the state system for the prevention and resolution/elimination of emergency situations 3 Understand the principles of the security of the person, society and state 1.1 Analyse causes of emergency situations. 1.2 Evaluate the consequences of emergency situations. 1.3 Describe and assess the methods of prevention of emergency situations. 2.1 Analyse the organising structure of the state system for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations within a chosen area. 2.2 Analyse individual functions and roles within organisations in the geographic area. 2.3 Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of advisory and influential agencies external to the area. 3.1 Analyse the factors and organisations influencing the security of persons. 3.2 Assess policies and procedures designed to support the safety of the person, society and state 3.3 Assess practices used to support the safety of people.

12 Economics To develop an understanding of the structure and functions of economic systems and how they might impact on society as a whole. Unit level 4 Credit value 5 GLH 30 Unit Grading 1 Understand the principles of macroeconomics and the system of national accounts 1.1 Analyse consumer behaviour. 1.2 Evaluate the activities of enterprises. 1.3 Analyse the various market 2 Understand the financial system and financial policy of government 3 Understand the theory of welfare structures in an economy. 2.1 Analyse the financial policies of government in different periods of societal development. 2.2 Evaluate the interaction between inflation and money supply. 2.3 Compare the characteristics of the different financial systems. 3.1 Describe and explain welfare systems. 3.2 Analyse the influence of welfare on the unemployment level. 3.3 Assess modern developments in welfare systems.

13 Cultural Studies and History To introduce the learner to the concepts of culture in human experience and the concept of national culture. What culture is, how it develops, how it changes, and how it is transferred in time and space, its power to influence our lives and events, are some of the main topics included. Topics, such as the role of language, art, political ideologies will also be examined. Unit level 4 Credit value 5 GLH 30 Unit Grading 1 Understand the role of culture in the development of society 2 Understand the characteristics of culture in different eras 3 Understand the main events of a selected country s history 1.1 Analyse the influence of cultural phenomena on society. 1.2 Demonstrate the use of cultural events for self-education. 1.3 Analyse the main cultural phenomena. 2.1 Describe and explain the characteristics of ancient eras. 2.2 Explain the characteristics and differences from a selected national culture vis a vis European culture of various eras. 2.3 Analyse specific national cultural phenomena: literature, music, art. 3.1 Review the main events of a selected country s history of 10th- 17th centuries. 3.2 Evaluate the development of a specified country during a given period of history. 3.3 Assess a period of national history after a major revolutionary event