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HCS1080 Cardiovascular System

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students acquire the attitude, knowledge and skills for the promotion and maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system. Students study the pathology of cardiovascular conditions, and gain an appreciation for practising a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.
Prerequisite
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Supporting courses
HCS1070: Respiratory System HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain the anatomy and function of the heart

    • 1.1 define common terms related to the cardiovascular system using a list of prefixes, roots and suffixes

    • 1.2 name and locate the structures of the heart, including the:

      • 1.2.1 layers of heart muscle

      • 1.2.2 pericardium

      • 1.2.3 four chambers of the heart

      • 1.2.4 valves of the heart

      • 1.2.5 blood supply to the heart

    • 1.3 describe the function of the heart, including a summary of:

      • 1.3.1 the phases of diastole and systole

      • 1.3.2 cardiac output, including stroke volume and heart rate

    • 1.4 diagram the blood flow in the pulmonary and systemic circuits

  • 2 explain the basic anatomy and function of blood and blood vessels

    • 2.1 name and locate the major and minor vessels of the arterial system

    • 2.2 name and locate the major and minor vessels of the venous system

    • 2.3 differentiate between the structure and function of veins, venules, arteries, arterioles and capillaries

    • 2.4 list the major constituents of blood and their function

    • 2.5 identify and categorize blood types

    • 2.6 outline the role of common blood tests as an indicator of health and wellness of body systems

  • 3 analyze the physiology of circulation

    • 3.1 describe the exchange of gases in the capillaries of the alveoli, including:

      • 3.1.1 blood pressure

      • 3.1.2 diffusion

      • 3.1.3 osmotic pressure

    • 3.2 describe the dynamics of blood flow, including:

      • 3.2.1 comparing the flow of blood in arteries and veins

      • 3.2.2 describing factors causing resistance to blood flow

    • 3.3 interpret measures of blood pressure and heart rate as signs of circulatory health, including:

      • 3.3.1 identifying systolic and diastolic sounds during the monitoring of blood pressure

      • 3.3.2 identifying healthy pulse rates and blood pressure readings

      • 3.3.3 identifying hypotensive and hypertensive blood pressure readings

      • 3.3.4 describing the significance of heart sounds, including murmurs

      • 3.3.5 comparing the characteristics of variations in heart rate

  • 4 evaluate factors that contribute to the promotion and maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system

    • 4.1 summarize the role of the cardiovascular system in achieving and maintaining wellness

    • 4.2 summarize the basic effects of aging on the function of the cardiovascular system

    • 4.3 predict the effect of lifestyle choices on the wellness of the cardiovascular system, including choices related to cultural beliefs and practices

    • 4.4 recommend preventative lifestyle choices required for cardiovascular wellness, including describing the relationship of:

      • 4.4.1 active living to cardiovascular health

      • 4.4.2 proper nutrition to cardiovascular health, including cholesterol factors

  • 5 explain the basic pathology and treatment of cardiovascular conditions

    • 5.1 summarize the signs and symptoms of common cardiovascular conditions, including the types of coronary artery disease and vascular disorders

    • 5.2 summarize causes of cardiovascular system pathologies

    • 5.3 describe diagnostic procedures available for conditions of the cardiovascular system, including cultural beliefs and practices that affect decisions to use procedures

    • 5.4 summarize medical and integrative health treatments available for conditions of the cardiovascular system, including cultural beliefs and practices that affect the use of treatments

    • 5.5 describe the impact of pathologies of the cardiovascular system on other body systems

    • 5.6 explain the social, emotional and economic impact of cardiovascular conditions on the individual, family, peers and community

    • 5.7 summarize community resources available for people living with cardiovascular system pathologies

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 7.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.