Anatomy and Physiology - APNP 112 Access to Practical Nursing Program. Course Outline

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1 Anatomy and Physiology - APNP 112 Access to Practical Nursing Program Course Outline COURSE IMPLEMENTATION DATE: September 2008 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2009 COURSE OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: August 2014 GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, using healthcare terminology, anatomy (the structure) and physiology (the function) of the human body is studied. Knowledge of A&P is fundamental to the most basic care Practical Nurses provide to their clients. This course builds upon knowledge gained in RCA training and provides a profile of the body systems and related health promotion strategies. Program Information: This course is one of 6 courses offered in the first semester of the Access to Practical Nursing program. Satisfactory completion of each of these courses must be achieved in order to progress to the next level of the program. Delivery: This course is delivered online COTR Credits: Hours for this course: 87 hours Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Breakdown Duration Type of Practicum Duration Lecture Hours 87 On-the-job Experience Seminars / Tutorials Formal Work Experience Laboratory / Studio Hours Other Practicum / Field Experience Hours Total Other Contact Hours Total 87 1

2 Course Outline Author or Contact: Cathy Carlgren, RN, BSN Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Darrell Bethune Dean of Instruction Gary Johnson Department Head Signature Dean of Instruction Signature EDCO Valid from: September 2009 August 2014 Education Council Approval Date COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT Prerequisites: Successful completion of program prerequisites Corequisites: Healing 1 APNP 114; Health 1 APNP 113; Professional Growth APNP 111 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): Credit can be awarded for this course through PLA Yes No Transfer Credit: For transfer information within British Columbia, Alberta and other institutions, please visit Students should also contact an academic advisor at the institution where they want transfer credit. Prior Course Number: APNP 104 Date changed: March /25/09/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2009_10_Fall_Winter\APNP112.docx 2

3 Textbooks and Required Resources: Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Course Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use: Longenbaker, S., & Mader, S. S. (2007). Mader s Understanding human anatomy and physiology. Boston: McGraw Hill. Wilkinson, J., & Van Leuven, K. (2007). Fundamentals of Nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company. dewit, S. C. (2009). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and practice. Boston: Mosby. Leifer, G. (2007). Introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing. Missouri: Mosby. Please see instructor s Syllabus for a complete list of the current required textbooks. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon the successful completion of this course, you should be able to: identify and understand the structure and function of the body systems. define and use common healthcare terminology related to the body systems. demonstrate knowledge and integration of the body systems. consolidate and augment prior knowledge of health promotion strategies to optimize the function of the body systems. COURSE TOPICS: Health Care Terminology Develop knowledge and understanding of common health care terminology. Levels of Organization Examine the cells, tissues and basic functions of life The Integumentary System Examine the skin and related health promotion strategies The muscular & Skeletal Systems Examine the muscular system and the skeleton and health promotion strategies. Blood, the Heart and the Vascular System Examine the cardiovascular system and health promotion strategies. The Respiratory System Examine the respiratory system and health promotion strategies. 6/25/09/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2009_10_Fall_Winter\APNP112.docx 3

4 The Digestive System Examine the digestive system and health promotion strategies. The Lymphatic System Examine the lymphatic system and health promotion strategies. The Nervous System Examine the nervous system and health promotion strategies. The Senses Examine the senses and health promotion strategies. The Endocrine System Examine the reproductive system and health promotion strategies. The Reproductive System Examine the reproductive system and health promotion strategies. The Urinary System Examine the urinary system and health promotion strategies. Maintaining Homeostasis Examine the concepts of acid-base balance, fluids and electrolytes and health promotion strategies. See instructor s Syllabus for the detailed outline of weekly readings, activities and assignments. ESSENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPED IN THIS COURSE: Students can expect to develop the following skills in this course: Skills for Busy Students Practice strategies to reduce stress level and deal with anxiety Practice strategies to succeed at exams and tests Use support systems and College resources EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Online Delivery Assignments Midterm Online Discussion Final Exam Assignments Total % Of total Grade 40% 20% 5% 35% 100% Please see the instructor Syllabus for specific classroom policies related to this course, such as breakdown of evaluation, penalties for late assignments, and the use of electronic aids. 6/25/09/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2009_10_Fall_Winter\APNP112.docx 4

5 EXAM POLICY Students must attend all required scheduled exams that make up a final grade at the appointed time and place. Individual instructors may accommodate for illness or personal crisis. Additional accommodation will not be made unless a written request is sent to and approved by the appropriate Department Head prior to the scheduled exam. Any student who misses a scheduled exam without approval will be given a grade of 0 for the exam. COURSE GRADE Course grades are assigned as follows: Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ F Mark (Percent) < 65 ACADEMIC POLICIES See for general college policies related to course activities, including grade appeals, cheating and plagiarism. COURSE CHANGES: Information contained in course outlines is correct at the time of publication. Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment, and marketing needs. The instructor will endeavour to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses. 6/25/09/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2009_10_Fall_Winter\APNP112.docx 5