HSC DM3: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care

1. Understand the structure and functions of the organ systems of the human body.

• 1.1. Describe the structures and functions of the organ systems of the human body
• 1.2. Explain the relationship between the structure and function of the organ systems
• 1.3. Explain the relationships between the organ systems in maintaining healthy body functions

2. Understand homeostasis in the human body.

• 2.1. Explain the process of homeostasis in the human body
• 2.2. Explain how homeostasis maintains the healthy functioning of the human body
• 2.3. Examine the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system in gaining homeostatic control

3. Understand factors which may affect changes in physiological measurements.

• 3.1. Explain factors which may affect changes in physiological measurements

4. Understand how to obtain, record and report physiological measurements.

• 4.1. Explain how to gain consent prior to obtaining physiological measurements
• 4.2. Describe how to use equipment for measuring: • temperature • blood pressure • pulse • respiratory rate • oxygen saturation
• 4.3. Explain the reasons for accurate and timely recording of physiological measurements
• 4.4. Explain how to report physiological measurements that may be a cause for concern

5. Be able to obtain and record physiological measurements.

• 5.1. Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
• 5.2. Use equipment accurately to obtain physiological measurements
• 5.3. Record physiological measurements accurately