Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to recognise body systems and their components and to identify and refer alterations associated with the functioning of the human body in the context of health care work
Employability Skills
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills
The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements
Application
The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit may relate to functions such as client questioning and documentation of information, such as medical history, using a structured technique or pro forma for gathering and recording information
Functions at this level require a broad overview of healthy functioning of the human body and practical aspects of disease management.