HPRO5405 – Human Anatomy and Physiology Foundations
Module code
HPRO5405
Module title
Human Anatomy and Physiology Foundations
Prescription
The aim of this course is for aakonga to develop the foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis of human body systems that underpins midwifery practice.
Programmes
- TP5225
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Cellular basis for the physiology and anatomy of humans
- Cellular structures and functions and organisation of cells into tissues, organs and organ systems
- Introduction to beneficial and harmful effects of micro-organisms
- Basic chemistry
- Blood
- Body fluids
- Mitosis/meiosis
- Genetics
- Anatomical terminology
- Location, structure, and functions of organ systems, including: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous (general nervous communication, CNS, PNS), endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune system, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, reproductive systems
- Homeostasis and homeostatic feedback loops
- Acid-base balance
- Microbiological principles related to the human body systems
- Microbiology and its application to midwifery practice - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain a minimum of 50% in each assessment to pass this course.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Outline the structure and function of the chemicals, cells, and tissues of the human body and the interaction of microorganisms within the human body.
LO2: Describe the anatomy and physiology of human body systems and structures.
LO3: Explain how homeostatic processes maintain normal anatomy and physiology. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods. The activities chosen will align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional-specific requirements, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
