| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Federation TAFE |
| Unit Title: | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 1 |
| Unit ID: | GPHSC1101 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 069999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit is one of two units that provide foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. In this unit, the biological basis of human health and the working of the human body will be explored. The major themes of study relate to organisation of the body and explores anatomy and physiology from cells to tissues to organ systems. The unit examines, support and movement, and human physiological processes and their integration and control with particular focus on the maintenance of normal body function. This unit will incorporate additional learning hours to support the development of students’ academic and study skills The unit encourages students to demonstrate an application of biological science knowledge. An integrated whole-body approach provides inter-professional learning opportunities and allows scrutiny of structural and physiological changes across the lifespan. This unit is open to all health professions for inter-professional learning. Topics include organisation of the human body from chemical and cellular basics to body systems; the maintenance of homeostasis; the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; the structure and the major integrative functions of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory |  | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe basic chemical composition, functions and organisation of the human body and how they contribute to homeostasis under normal conditions; |
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| K2. | Identify and describe major anatomical structures of specific body systems including the Musculoskeletal, Central and Peripheral Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory and Reproductive systems of the human body; |
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| K3. | Explain physiological processes of specific body systems including the Musculoskeletal, Central and Peripheral Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory and Reproductive systems of the human body. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Relate the concept of homeostasis to physiological processes; |
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| S2. | Apply underlying physiological principles to the care of a client in a practical scenario; |
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| S3. | Collate and evaluate clinical data relevant to the functioning of various body systems. |
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| S4. | Develop and assess graduate attributes and Healthcare Professionals’ Standards of Practice allocated to this Unit. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate accurate use of health terminology related to human anatomy and physiology for communication in a health or therapeutic environment; |
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| A2. | Utilise anatomical and physiological structures or events and predict their relationship to factors with potential impact to physical health; |
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| A3. | Demonstrate and apply theoretical concepts to simulated scenarios to develop a framework for critical understanding of practical settings. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: - Introduction to the Human Body, Organisation and Cavities
- Cells, Tissues and Homeostasis
- Skeletal System: Bone Tissue, Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
- Muscular System: Muscle Tissue, Macroscopic and Molecular Structure of skeletal muscle and Joints*
- Nervous System: Neural Tissue, The Synapse and Transmission
- Central Nervous System: The Brain & Spinal Cord
- Peripheral Nervous System: Somatic Nerves, ANS & Reflexes Heart: Structure & Function, Cardiac Cycle & Electrical Activity
- The Circulatory System: Blood, Blood Vessels & Blood Pressure Regulation
- The Respiratory System: Structure & Function, Pulmonary Ventilation & Gas Exchange The Reproductive Systems: Male, Female & Pregnancy
- Graduate attribute development and assessment
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3 | Laboratory Session Attendance and Participation: Students attend and participate in 90% of scheduled laboratory classes. Participation can involve undertaking practical activities, analysing scenarios, engaging in class discussion, generating and collating data and completing worksheets to address their competency and comprehension of the work being undertaken. | 90% Laboratory Attendance and Participation | S/U Hurdle | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S4 | Lesson content delivered on-line: student-directed online learning tasks using multimedia approaches to assess knowledge and skills as they relate to anatomical structure and physiological function of the human body. | Online quizzes | 30-50% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3 | Laboratory and associated online content - Practical based test covering all learning outcomes, completed mid-semester. | Mid-Semester Practical Test | 20-40% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3 | Laboratory and associated online content - Practical based exam covering all learning outcomes, completed during the end of semester exam period. | Invigilated Practical Exam | 30-50% |
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