Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiological aspects of cardiovascular disease.
- Appraise the psychosocial aspects of disease on patients, carers and families.
- Identify and evaluate the impact of public health programmes on cardiac disease
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Independent Study | 157.5 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Barbara Janson Cohen, Jason J. Taylor, Ruth Lundeen Memmler (2008). Memmler's the human body in health and disease. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Proietti R et al. (2017). Psychological, Emotional, Social and Cognitive aspects of implantable cardiac devices. Springer.
Greenburgh T (2010). The Psychological impact of acute and chronic illness: A practical Guide for primary care physicians. Springer.
Port, C. (2015). Essentials of Pathophysiology. Wolters Kluwer.
Sommerville M and Kumaran K. (2016). Public health and Epidemiology at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell..
Avita, M (2015). Psychosocial and psychological prospects of coronary heart disease. Lambert.
Emanuel Rubin (2001). Essential Pathology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Sim, F and McKee, M (2011). Issues in Public Health (Understanding Public Health). Open University Press.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Both components must be passed.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 80% |
| Presentation | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 20% |
| Essay | 80% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External