BTEC HSC Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders

Understanding physiological disorders

Trish story

• Read through Trish story and go through the 3 questions

Introduction

• By the end of this unit, you will be able to: – Identify and define the nature of physiological

disorders, – Identify and define the processes involved in the

diagnosis of physiological disorders, – Produce a care pathway for physiological

disorders, – Identify and define strategies used to support

individuals with physiological disorders.

What will this unit be about ?

• How physiological disorders might affect an individuals life and development?

• How disease are caused, diagnosed and treated ?

• How care is provided by various key professional to those with physiological disorders?

What will be the key assessment in this unit ?

• You will be completing 2 key assignment for this unit which will include:– Reports, – Flow charts, – Leaflet

How is the grading structured in this unit ?

Grading and assessment To achieve a pass To achieve merit To achieve distinction

P1 M1 D1

P2 M2 D2

P3 M3

P4

P5

Assignment 1

Key terminology

• Physiological Disorder is a disorder caused by factors other than a pathogen; abiotic

disorder.• Pathogen is a bacterium, virus, or other

microorganism that can cause disease.• Abiotic disorder is disease caused by factors other than a pathogen; physiological disorder.

Individual research on the diseases

Where do we begin ?

• In groups of three or four choose two disorders listed on page 190,

• Research your two chosen disorders in group and identify 3 key things which you want to share,

• Prepare a short presentation in a format of your choice which you will give in the next lesson,

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