An Introduction to Health and Disease

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018205
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different concepts of health.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain different definitions of health.
2

Understand the causes of disease

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Summarise the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases.

  • 2.2
    Explain some biological causes of non-communicable diseases.
3

Understand the causes of health care associated infections.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain how and why healthcare associated infections such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile occur.

4.

Understand how healthcare associated infections are prevented and controlled.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Analyse the infection control measures which should be followed in cases of healthcare associated infections.