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UNIT 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Structure and organisation of the body
Describe how cells work
Explain the characteristics of tissues
Identify the structure and function of body organs
Explain energy in the body
Deduce the probability that human genetics plays in disorders
The structure, function and disorders of body systems
Explain the impact of homeostatic mechanisms on body temperature, fluid balance and blood
glucose levels
Describe the structure of the renal system
Explain the function of the renal system
Explain the disorders of the renal system - Urinary Tract Infection, Renal Failure
Describe the structure of the Cardiovascular System
Explain the function of the Cardiovascular System
Explain the common disorders of the Cardiovascular System - Stroke, Angina, Coronary Heart
Disease, Hypertension
Describe the structure of the Respiratory System
Explain the functions of the Respiratory System
Explain common disorders of the Respiratory System - Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pilmonary
Disease, Pneumonia
Describe the structure of the Skeletal System
Explain the functions of the Skeletal System
Explain common disorders of the Skeletal System - Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Fracture, Rickets
Describe the structure of the Muscular System
Explain the function of the Muscular System
Explain the common disorders of the Muscular System - Muscular Dystrophy
Describe the structure of the Nervous System
Explain the function of the Nervous System
Explain the common disorders of the Nervous System - Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia
Describe the structure of the Digestive System
Explain the functions of the Digestive System
Explain the common disorders of the Digestive System - Ulcers, Hepatitis, Coeliac Disease
Describe the structure of the Endocrine System
Explain the functions of the Endocrine System
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Explain the common disorders of the Endocrine System - Diabetes Melitus, Diabetes Insipidus,
Hypothyroidism
Describe the structure of the Lyphatic Immune System
Explain the function of the Lyphatic Immune System
Explain the common disorders of the Lyphatic Immune System - Hodgkin's Disease, Leukaemia
Describe the structure of the Reproductive Systems
Explain the function of the Reproductive Systems
Explain the common disorders of the Reproductive Systems - Endometriosis, Polystic Ovary
Syndrome, Hydrocele, Prostate Cancer
Explain natural conception, prenatal growth and development
Medical Research
Differentiate between placebo and double blind clinical trials
Explain epidemiological studies
Differentiate between mortality and morbidity statistics
Stretch PLC
During a Talent Lab session; Print out a graph on placebo trials from the internet and analyse the
results
Visit the Natural History Museum, take a photo in the Human Biology Area. Write a paragraph
whick makes clear links between this photograph and Unit 3
During a Talent Lab session; attend a BTEC Applied Science lesson. Explain how this lesson
extended (or failed to extend) your understanding of Unit 3
Bring to the class a current newspaper article which relates to the content of this unit. On the
article provide an annotated understanding of the article; add your name and staple it to the
notice board
Devise an assessment tool to test your classmates knowledge of one area of this unit
UNIT 4: ENQUIRIES INTO CURRENT RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Types of issues where research is carried out in the health and social care sector
Purpose of research in the health and social care sector
Explain the purpose of research in the H&SC sector
Explain the issues that direct the focus of research in the H&SC sector
Describe how research leads to better treatments for service users
Consider how research leads to better practice for service providers
Discuss the role of research in filling gaps in provision
Explain how research leads to changes in policy and practice
Link and identify these concepts to my chosen piece of research
Research methods in health and social care
Explain the difference between primary and secondary research
Describe how to conduct quantative research and its strenghs and weaknesses
Explain how to conduct qualitative research and its strenghs and weaknesses
Desribe sampling methods and why they are important
Explain the importance of setting aims and why they need to achieveable
Understand how different methods produce different types of data
Be able to analyse data
Explain the type of data produced and method used in chosen piece of research
Planning research
Select an appropriate method that matches aims of research
Select an appropriate sampling method that matches aims of research
Identify the rationale behind a research proposal
Identify the aims of my chosen piece of research
Understanding and applying care values.
Preparation for employment in the sector.
Exploring career options
Working in different settings, e.g. residential care, hospital.
Working with different age groups and service users
Sources of information about careers in health and social care.
Using work experience to inform career choices, confirm ideas or consider alternative options.
Develop a work experience plan to support own learning and development
Preparation for work experience
Expectations for learners on work experience, e.g. dress, behaviour.
Practical considerations, e.g. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Responsibilities and limitations for learners on work experience
Researching specific work experience placements
Role of placement supervisors/mentors.
Setting goals and learning objectives
Reflecting on current knowledge and skills.
Identifying own strengths and areas for development.
Identifying established standards and values required for health and social care professionals,
e.g. the NHS Constitution.
Identifying SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) targets for own work
experience.
Setting personal development goals, e.g. developing communication skills, confidence.
Setting professional development goals, e.g. developing competence, technical ability.
Carry out work experience tasks to meet set objectives
Work experience tasks
Assisting and participating in clinical tasks
Assisting and participating in non-clinical tasks
Promoting person-centred approaches.
Importance of supervision in work experience.
Using work experience reflective journals to link theory with practice
Work shadowing and observation
Work shadowing different professionals, as appropriate.
Observing specific procedures, as appropriate.
Working relationships and agreed ways of working in health and social care.
Reflecting on work practice and procedures used within the setting.
Reflect on how work experience influences own personal and professional development
Reviewing personal and professional development
Reflective practice is an ongoing activity.
Theories and frameworks for reflective practice.
Reviewing work experience reflective journal.
Evaluating own performance.
Reflecting on own personal and professional development.
Using feedback and action planning
The importance of continuing professional development (CPD).
Identifying areas of positive and constructive feedback.
Highlighting areas for improvement.
Creating an action plan for personal and professional development.
Identifying career goals.
Interview friends and family and find out how work experience benefitted them
Stretch PLC
Look for a part time job in a sector relevant to your field- write a written description of the skills
and qualities that may be required for the role
Create a job advertisement in the form of a poster for your chosen career- include qualifications,
skills and attributes required for the role
Research the salaries and required qualifications of 6 different health or social care careers-
feedback to class
Research relevant legeslation and policy that applies to your chosen career- choose 6 key points
to feedback to class
With a classmate, research each others chosen career and design university or job interviews for
each other. Carry out the mock interviews. Optional: film the 2 interviews and suggest how they
could be improved.
Unit 8 Promoting public health
Examine strategies for developing public health policy to improve the health of individuals and
the population
The origins and aims of public health policy
Describe the origins of public health policy from 1942
Explain the original aims of public health policy
Strategies for developing health policies
Explain the strategies of identifying health risks
Explain strategy of target setting for health and care provision
Describe the strategy of minimising harm from enviromental factors
Monitoring the health status of the population
Identify sources that establish patterns of ill health
Refer to statistics from the WHO
Describe studies to include epidemiological
Explain how data is used by public health practioners
Groups that influence public health policy
Describe Government and government agencies
Explain pressure groups Explain the role of international groups
Explain the role of national groups
Examine the factors affecting health
Factors affecting health
Describe Socio-ecomonic factors
Explain enviromental factors
Explain Genetic conditions
Explain lifestyle
Describe links between social change, lifestlye choices ansd public health issues
The socio-economic impact of improving health
Explain the social and economic impact of ill health on individuals and the population.
The impact of reduced health and social inequalities
The impact of increased life expectancy, including quality of life.
The impact of reduced demand for or pressure on health and social care services.
Investigate how health is promoted to improve the health of the population
The role of health promoters
Explain the aims – to improve the health of individuals and the population and reduce health
inequalities
The role of global organisations
Theory of reasoned action
Theory of planned behaviour
Stages of change model
Social learning theory.
Approaches to increasing public awareness of health promotion
Explain the following approaches to increase public awareness of public health promotion
Health education activities
Describe social marketing approach
What is the role of mass media
Community development approach
Two-way communication – in health and social care settings
Stretch PLC
Desrcibe the national campaign to reduce smoking - assess it's affectiveness using ONS data
Research how media caused raise fears regarding covid. Provide examples and explain how they
cause fear. Use Stan Cohens 'Folk Devils and Moral Panics' (1972) for ideas
Create a diet plan for someone who is suffering from an eating disorder. Explain how lifestyle
and socio economic factors can impact this
How can theory of planned behaviour be used to help someone overcome addiction.
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Desrcibe the role that Marcus Rashford has played establishing free school meals. Use ONS data.
Explain the link between free school meals and educational attainment
How will the Covid pandemic affect the economy and well being of people? Use newspaper
articals to explain your point of view
Unit 12 Supporting individuals with additional needs
Diagnosing individual needs
Explain disempowerment, including not allowing individuals to make decisions, removing choice
Describe labelling
Investigate current practice with respect to provision forInvestigate current practice with respect
to provision for individuals with additional needs
Describe professionals involved in supporting individuals with additional needs
Desrcibe basic job roles regarding caring for individuals with additional needs
Support and adaptations for individuals with additional needs
Outline equipment and adaptations that are made for people with certain needs
Outline different types of therapies e.g. occupational therapy, art therapy& music therapy
Describe short- and long-term support.
Financial support is there for individuals with additional needs
Discuss welfare rights, including State Pension, Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.
Describe support for people at work, including Disability Employment Advisers
Explain transport support, including the Blue Badge scheme
Explain support that is there for carers including Carer’s Allowance.
Describe statutory provision for children with additional needs:
Outline common Assessment Framework (CAF).
Describe the requirements on health care practices to co-produce the
local offer
Describe education, Health and Care Plans from 1 September 2014.
Explain codes of practice, legislation and policies relating to provision for children with additional
needs
Describe the statutory provision for adults with additional needs
Outline codes of practice, legislation and policies relating to provision for adults with
additionalneeds.
Outline care and support statutory guidance issued under the Care Act 2014 (DH).
Describe guidelines for caring for adults with mental illness covered in the National Service.
Describe the personal health budget.
Outline requirements for charities providing essential care and support.
The Person-centred care for all individuals with special needs
Explain patients in their own care and showing them compassion, dignity and respect.
Explain the importance of involving patients as equal partners in decision making about their
care
Involving communities in decisions about the design and delivery of services.
Stretch PLC
Research and find out where in your local community individuals with additional needs can be
diagnosed.
Find a newspaper article about an individual with an additional need and summarise the article
Take a tour of the college and assess access for a wheelchair user. Suggest arears that could be
improved.
Find the colleges policy on discrimination and summarise key points in relation inclusion of
individuals with additional needs
Research after school clubs and adult training centres in your local area and find out if there is
disability access
Evaluate 1 policy or legislation which links to individuals with additional needs
Create a poster that explains what person centred care is and consider its effectiveness
Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care
Investigate the causes and effects of physiological disorders
The types of physiological disorders and the effect on body systems and functions
Discuss the causes of physiological disorders
Explain the signs and symptoms of physiological disorders
Examine the investigation and diagnosis of physiological disorders
Describe investigated procedures for physiological disorders
Understand the reasons for the diagnostic procedures for physiological disorders
Examine treatment and support for service users with physiological disorders
The provision of treatment and support
Discuss the different types of carers and care settings for service users with physiological
disorders
Develop a treatment plan for service users with physiological disorders to meet the needs
The key methods and strategies for service users
Describe the treatment planning processes
Stretch PLC
Interview a person who has experienced one of your chosen physiological diorders. Provide an
extended piece of writing that compares their experiences with the information provided in the
literature
Go onto the government website for the updated Corona Virus statistics. Download a copy and
provide your interpretation of them
Bring to the class a newspaper article or magazine article which relates to a disorder that you are
NOT studyimg. On the article provide an annotated understanding of the content.
Go to https://www.asthma.org.uk and download a care plan. Provide a written evaluation of the
plan
Outline the relevant codes of practice
Mental health impact of policy and practice
Assessment and treatment
The assessment of need
Consider the role of professionals in the assessment process
Benefis of early intervention
Agreed ways of working
Describe the person-centred approach
Consider approaches to recovery
Address inequality
Stretch PLC
Watch the ted talk on psychopath test - What are your thoughts on Tony? Do you believe mental
conditions are fake?
Watch ted talk on borderline personality disorder Carol More
Research Rosenhan's study on sane in insane places - Why was this a concerning study - make
reference to validity
Explain 2 differences between the ICD-10 and DSM-V and why is this an issue for a patient
What are the implications if a diagnosis is wrong for a patient in a health care setting
