CCS1030 Caring For Body Systems 1
Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services
- Description
- Students learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and identify changes that occur throughout the lifespan. Students examine common disorders of human body systems and learn to interpret vital signs and other signs and symptoms as possible indicators of disease process or injury. Treatments available for common disorders are also explored.
- Prerequisite
- HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Outcomes The student will:
1 analyze the basic anatomy of human body systems
1.1 categorize medical terminology related to anatomy based on the meaning of prefixes and suffixes
1.2 differentiate between the study of anatomy and the study of physiology
1.3 explain the structural organization of the body from chemicals to the whole body, including cells, tissues, organs and body cavities
1.4 identify the basic structures in each body system
1.5 summarize expected changes in anatomy structures related to lifespan development, including:
1.5.1 infant
1.5.2 child
1.5.3 adolescent
1.5.4 adult
1.5.5 senior
2 analyze the basic physiology of human body systems
2.1 categorize medical terminology related to physiology based on the meaning of prefixes and suffixes
2.2 explain the function of chemicals, cells, tissues, organs and body cavities
2.3 explain the basic functions of each body system
2.4 summarize expected changes in physiology related to lifespan development, including:
2.4.1 infant
2.4.2 child
2.4.3 adolescent
2.4.4 adult
2.5 explain the importance of homeostasis to physical wellness
2.6 summarize the role of each body system in maintaining homeostasis using examples of positive and negative feedback loops, where appropriate
2.7 identify normal values for the following basic vital signs:
2.7.1 temperature
2.7.2 blood pressure
2.7.3 apical pulse, including rate, rhythm and strength
2.7.4 radial pulse, including rate, rhythm and strength
2.7.5 respirations, including rate, rhythm and depth
2.8 interpret abnormal vital sign values as possible indicators of disease or injury, including an:
2.8.1 increase/decrease in body temperature
2.8.2 increase/decrease in blood pressure
2.8.3 increase/decrease/change in pulse
2.8.4 increase/decrease/change in respirations
2.9 describe other possible indicators of disease or injury, including but not limited to:
2.9.1 weight gain/loss
2.9.2 range of motion
2.9.3 urine output
2.9.4 bowel history; e.g., constipation/diarrhea
2.9.5 nausea/vomiting
2.9.6 pain
2.9.7 skin colour/diaphoresis
3 explain basic principles of pathology related to body systems
3.1 categorize terms related to pathology based on the meaning of prefixes and suffixes
3.2 differentiate among the following:
3.2.1 acute illness
3.2.2 chronic illness
3.2.3 terminal illness
3.2.4 injury
3.3 summarize common disorders in each body system
3.4 describe causes, signs and symptoms of common disorders in each body system, including how the disorder:
3.4.1 affects the primary system
3.4.2 could possibly affect other body systems
3.5 describe treatments available for common disorders in each body system
3.6 summarize the exponential effect of multisystem breakdown
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
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