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H800 - Aging and the Effects of the Body


Description
Module One Learning Outcomes
After completing this module you will be able to:
Differentiate between the process of ageing and disability.
Describe the manner in which a range of the body’s systems deteriorates as the body ages.
Discuss the implications of the deterioration of a client's body on a care worker’s duties.
List a range of medical conditions that people suffer as a result of ageing.
Develop the skills necessary to identify and treat various medical conditions.
Content
  • Module 1: introduction to body basics
  • Learning Objectives for Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Introduction to Body Basics
  • Module 2: How age affects health
  • How Aging Affects Health – Overview
  • How Aging Affects Health – Increased Health Risks
  • Module 3: Physical Changes and Aging
  • Physical Changes and Aging – Body Changes Over Time
  • Physical Changes and Aging – Impact on Daily Care
  • Module 4: Physical and Emotional Issues
  • Physical and Emotional Issues of Aging
  • KNOWLEDGE CHECK POINT
  • Knowledge Check Modules 1 - 4
  • module 5: Circulation, Movement & Protection
  • Learning Objectives for Modules 5, 6, 7 and 8
  • Circulatory System – How It Works
  • Circulatory System – Common Conditions and Care Concerns
  • module 6: Bones and Muscles
  • Bones and Muscles – Structure and Function
  • Bones and Muscles – Aging, Conditions, and Care
  • module 7: Skin, Hair and Nail Care
  • Skin, Hair, and Nail Care – Structure and Changes
  • Skin, Hair, and Nail Care – Daily Care and Prevention
  • module 8: Minimizing Physical Damage
  • Minimizing Physical Damage
  • KNOWLEDGE CHECK POINT
  • Knowledge Check Modules 5 - 8
  • module 9: Digestion & Elimination
  • Learning Obectives or Module 9, 10 11 and 12
  • Digestive System Overview – Structure and Function
  • Digestive System Overview – Aging and Care Considerations
  • module 10: Stomach and Bowel
  • Stomach and Bowel Function – How They Work
  • Stomach and Bowel Function – Common Issues and Care
  • module 11: Urinary System
  • Urinary System – Structure and Function
  • Urinary System – Common Issues and Care Responsibilities
  • module 12: Kidney and Urine
  • Kidney and Urine – Function and Importance
  • Kidney and Urine – Common Problems and Care Responsibilities
  • KNOWLEDGE CHECK POINT
  • Knowledge Check Modules 9 - 12
  • module 13: Regulation & Defense
  • Learning Objective for Module 13 and 14
  • Immune System – Structure and Function
  • Immune System – Aging, Risks, and Care Responsibilities
  • module 14: Sensory Impairment
  • Sensory Impairment – Understanding the Senses
  • Sensory Impairment – Aging, Safety, and Care Responsibilities
  • knowledge check point
  • Knowledge Check 13 and 14
  • moule 15: Chronic Conditions (Applied Care)
  • Learning Objective for Module 15
  • Treating and Managing Diabetes – Understanding the Condition
  • Treating and Managing Diabetes – Daily Care and Support
  • Knowledge Check Module 15
  • Knowledge Check Point
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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