2011-12
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
NU8204 Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice
Module Leader
Valerie Small, RGN, RNT, MSc. PG Dip CHSE. A&E Cert
Additional
Department of Anatomy TCD : Anatomy demonstrators
Lecturers
Mr Derek Brown (ANP)
Ms Gabrielle Dunne (ANP)
Ms Margaret Keenan (ANP)
Ms Nina Mc Cawley (ANP)
Ms Olivia Smith (ANP)
ECTS
10
Pre-requisite
Extensive experience in clinical practice
Rationale and Aims
Advanced Nurse Practitioners are autonomous practitioners, who demonstrate practical and
theoretical knowledge and clinical assessment skills in order to manage a full episode of
care for a discreet group of patients with healthcare needs. The advanced nurse practitioner
candidate will conduct skilled and comprehensive health assessment and demonstrate
expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of the specific patient group. The aim of this
module is to foster an in-depth knowledge of applied anatomy and synthesis of the
pathophysiology of trauma and disease as required to support the advanced nurse
practitioner candidate develop those skills to meet the healthcare needs of patients in their
care.
Module Content
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Anatomy overview
Lecture and practical demonstrations of anatomy of musculoskeletal structures of
upper limb, lower limb, head, neck and face
Application of surface and trauma anatomy
Applicaton of radiological anatomy
Anatomy and physiology of the skin
Anatomy & pathophysiology of clinical conditions and injuries (within scope of
practice)
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
 Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of anatomy of upper limb, lower limb, head, neck
and face
 Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of surface and trauma anatomy
 Articulate in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the skin.
 Demonstrate and articulate the pathophysiology associated with trauma and clinical
conditions relevant to scope of practice
 Demonstrate application of knowledge of surface, trauma and radiological anatomy to
clinical practice
Methods of Teaching and Student Learning
Lecture and practical demonstrations in anatomy laboratory in TCD. Clinical tutorials, and
applied anatomy during supervised clinical practice. Group work, group discussions, one to
one teaching. Web based learning.
2011-12
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
Methods of Assessment
Method
Competency Assessment
Contact Hours
Direct contact : Class &
online
Assessment student effort
Self directed learning
Total Hours
Weighting
Pass/Fail
45
15
140
200
Indicative Resources – additional references will be provided by module lecturers
Bickley L.S (2007) Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking. 9th ed.
Philadelphia. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Epstein O, Perkin GD, Cookson J, Watt IS, Rakhit R, Robins AW, Hornett GA (2008) Clinical
Examination 4th Ed. Mosby Elsevier
Health Service Executive (2009) A Guiding Framework for the Implementation of Nurse
Prescribing of Medical Ionising Radiation (X-Ray) in Ireland. Dublin. Office of Nursing
Services Director.
Kleinpell, R (2001) Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing. New York. Springer
Publishing Company.
Larsen, D. Morris, P (2006) Limb X-Ray Interpretation. London. Whurr Publishers.
Lumley, J.S.P (2008) Surface Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis Of Clinical Examination. 4thEd
Edinburgh. Churchill Livingstone.
Raby N, Berman L, de Lacey G (2005) Accident and Emergency Radiology : A Survival Guide.
2nd Ed. Elsevier Saunders. Philadelphia
Sakthivel-Wainford, K (2009) Self Assessment in Axial Skeleton Musculoskeletal Trauma Xrays. M&K Publishing. London.
Sullivan-Marx,E. Mc Givern,D. Fairman, J.Greenberg , S (2010) Nurse Practitioners- The
Evolution and Future of Advanced Practice. 5th Ed. New York. Springer Publishing Company
Turner R, Angus B, Hatton C, Handen A (2009) Clinical Skills and Examination: The Core
curriculum. 5th Edition. Oxford Wiley Blackwell.