Unit 14: Physiological Disorders & their Care

Taster Session

Unit 14: Physiological Disorders & their Care

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Aims

Knowing and understanding the development, causes, diagnosis and treatment of common physiological disorders. In this unit, students will focus on gaining an understanding of causes of disorders and how they are diagnosed. It facilitates an understanding of the care pathways relevant to the disorders and the roles of practitioners involved in these pathways.

Learners will chose two physiological disorders and investigate these, giving learners the opportunity to gain an insight how psychological disorders may present themselves in different individuals, and the ways in which health services provide diagnosis, treatment and care for service users with these disorders.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the nature of physiological disorders Know the processes involved in the diagnosis of physiological

disorders Be able to produce a care pathway for physiological disorders Understand the strategies used to support individuals with

physiological disorders

Unit 14 Assessment Criteria

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Learners will be assessed through a set piece of coursework, covering a range of learning aims at Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria

Unit 14: Physiological Disorders & their Care

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Body Systems:

Learners will study the different body systems, and gain an understanding of how the body systems function and what happens when these system malfunction.

Body Systems

Endocrine system Nervous system

Musculoskeletal system

Respiratory system

Circulatory systemDigestive system

Cancer

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The Endocrine System

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000048.htm

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction , sleep and mood.

The three main functions of the endocrine system are: • Makes hormones that controls growth and development and

metabolism.• Controls how your hormones are released.• Sends those hormones in to your bloodstream, so they can

travel to the other body parts.

Read the article and watch the video on the endocrine system. Complete the task on the next page of the booklet.

Task:1. Describe the endocrine system and define the term

hormone.

1. Describe the functions of the organs in the endocrine system.

1. Explain why the pituitary gland is often called the master gland.

Disorder of the Endocrine system

Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose and insufficient production of insulin or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes.

Types of diabetes

Type 1 diabetes People with type 1 diabetes don’t produce insulin and causing blood glucose levels to become too high.

Type 2 diabetes People with type 2 diabetes don’t respond to insulin well. The pancreas can’t make enough insulin. This can also cause blood glucose levels to become too high.

The Endocrine system and Diabetes Diabetes affects how the body regulate blood glucose levels. Insulin helps to reduce levels of blood glucose whereas glucagon's role is to increase blood glucose levels. Insulin and glucagon work together to keep blood glucose levels balanced. If this, malfunctions then it causes diabetes.

Complete the tasks on the next page

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Task:

Watch the following documentary:BBC Panorama, Diabetes The Hidden Killerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWhSzQEcPMQ

Write a 500 word summary of the key facts about the health effects of developing diabetes and the impact it has on health and social care services in the UK.

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Task:

Research the condition diabetes and create a leaflet outlining the following:

What is diabetes? What are the two types of diabetes? Causes of diabetes Signs and symptoms of diabetes Long term health complications of diabetes Treatment e.g. medication, lifestyle changes

Use the following web links to support your research

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes#:~:text=Diabetes%20is%20a%20disease%20that,to%20be%20used%20for%20energy.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/what-is-type-1-diabetes

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/what-is-type-2-diabetes

Hand out Mon 13th July - Induction DayHand in Mon 20th July

You can continue to add additional slides to this booklet to create your leaflet. Then re submit the booklet via SMHW or email veselinovac@hallparkacademy.org.uk