Competences

a. Develop an understanding of the organization of the body highlighting relationships between structure and function;
b. Develop an understanding of the effects of specific diseases and disorders associated with the physiological processes of the different body systems;
c. Support students’ practice in the safe and hygienic use of health and social care equipment and practices;
d. Create resources to communicate effectively to students to explain the concepts of anatomy and physiology.

Knowledge 

a. Identify the morphological characteristics of mammalian cell types;
b. Identify the different types of tissues found in the human body, relating structure to their biological functions;
c. List the anatomical locations, structures and physiological functions of the main components of each major system of the human body;
d. Define the basic functions of the human physiological systems;
e. Define the homeostatic mechanisms of each organ system; 
f. Outline the structure and functions of the:

i. integumentary system;

ii. nervous system;

iii. endocrine system;

iv. reproductive system;

v. urinary system;

vi. cardiovascular system;

vii. respiratory system;

viii. lymphatic system;

ix. digestive system;

x. musculoskeletal system.

g. Discuss the interactions between the following systems of the body:

i. Cardiovascular and respiratory system;
ii. Endocrine and nervous system.

h. Discuss the nature and the physiological roles of the principal hormones associated with the endocrine and reproductive system;
i. Describe what is meant by vital signs, their purpose, and observations made while performing the procedures;
j. Describe basic measures to raise and lower the temperature of the body;
k. Describe factors that increase and decrease pulse, and the qualities to observe in taking a pulse;
l. Define the factors that affect respiratory rate and the observations to be made when taking such measurements;
m. Define what happens in the circulatory system to produce blood pressure;
n. Identify factors that increase or decrease blood pressure.

Skills

a. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the:

• integumentary system;
• musculoskeletal system;
• nervous system;
• endocrine system;
• cardiovascular system;
• respiratory system;
• lymphatic system;
• Urinary system;
• digestive system;
• reproductive system.

b. Demonstrate the techniques used to accurately measure temperature, blood pressure, pulse and breathing rate;
c. Use different tools and equipment in relation to measuring the vital signs;
d. Demonstrate knowledge of recording vital signs on chart.