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BMS231 Biomedical Science for Nurses 1 (8)
AbstractThis subject covers the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It also provides an introduction to pharmacokinetics. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BMS231
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable only to students enrolled in the following courses:
Bachelor of Nursing - Bathurst campus only
Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (Birth to 5 years)/Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)
Bachelor of Health Science (Community and Public Health) |
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Incompatible subject(s) |
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BMS121 BMS122 BMS221 BMS222 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmacokinetics * describe the structural and functional organisation of the nervous system * demonstrate an understanding of membrane physiology as it relates to the nervous system * identify the cellular and gross structure of the central nervous system including meninges, cerebrospinal fluid and blood supply * discuss the organisation of the sensory, motor and integrative systems of the nervous system * describe the structure and function of selected special senses * describe the structure and function of the autonomic nervous system and relate this to homeostasis * demonstrate an understanding of neurological disorders in relation to structure and function * identify blood components and their functions * detail the structure and function of the heart * relate an electrocardiogram to electrical events in the heart and appreciate its uses * understand the cardiac cycle and appreciate the maintenance of cardiac output * discuss the structure and function of the vascular system and relate this to blood pressure * discuss the role of the lymphatic system and its contribution to immunity * discuss stress, shock and the maintenance of homeostasis * describe the structure and function of the respiratory system * describe the physiology of gaseous exchange * discuss the factors affecting respiration and the respiratory system * appreciate respirometry in relation to obstructive and restrictive lung disorders * define hypoxia * understand blood gas analysis and blood gas transportation * demonstrate an understanding of acid-base balance |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Pharmacokinetics:
* physical and chemical properties of drugs
* absorption, distribution, bio-availability, metabolism and elimination of drugs
Nervous System:
* histology of nervous system
* membrane potentials and impulse conduction
* synaptic transmission
* organisation of nervous system
* structure of brain - lobes, ventricles, meninges, CSF, blood supply, CVA
* spinal cord and brainstem - spinal and cranial nerves
* reflexes
* sensory and motor systems
* spinal cord lesions - spinal shock, sensory and motor deficits
* upper motor neuron vs. lower motor neuron lesions
* integrative systems
* special senses - vision, hearing and equilibrium
* autonomic nervous system
Cardiovascular System:
* components and functions of blood
* haemostasis
* blood groups and blood types
* anatomy and physiology of the heart
* conduction system and ECG
* cardiac cycle and cardiac output
* anatomy of blood vessels
* physiology of circulation
* capillary exchange
* control of blood pressure and blood flow
* anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
* immunity
* shock and homeostasis
Respiratory System:
* blood gases - transportation, analysis
* hypoxia, oxygen therapy
* anatomy and histology of respiratory system
* physiology of gaseous exchange
* respirometry (obstructive and restrictive disorders)
* factors affecting respiration |
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The residential school will cover the practical component of the subject.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.