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HSC DM3: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
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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
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- 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.
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- 3.1. Explain factors which may affect changes in physiological measurements
4. Understand how to obtain, record and report physiological measurements.
- 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
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- 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
5. Be able to obtain and record physiological measurements.
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- 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
