Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Grade Descriptors
- GD1-Understanding the subject
- GD2-Application of knowledge
- GD7-Quality
This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.
Graded
Understand forces in action.
Explain types of forces acting in given situations.
Find the position of centre and gravity of a uniform body, justifying the answer.
Analyse and identify key forces acting on the human body in a given situation
Understand static and hydrostatic pressure.
Explain situations in which different combinations of forces and areas create different pressures.
Analyse the movement of gases in relation to atmosphere pressure.
Explain how pressure changes are accommodated by biological systems.
Understand the fundamental concepts of electricity.
Explain the relationship between current, voltage and resistance.
Calculate the electrical resistance of various components.
Explain how electricity is generated.’
Evaluate how electrical concepts are put to use in a given medical device or procedure.
Understand the fundamental concepts of radiation.
Distinguish between the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
Explain sources of environmental radiation:
a) natural sources
b) man-made sources.
Analyse health effects of environmental radiation.