Study Guide

Objective

Student
• Understands the structure and function of the human body from the cellular level to the
organ system level
- Knows the basics of the skin, the circulatory and respiratory system, and the structure
and function of the musculoskeletal system, and the factors behind them
• knows how to prevent treatment-related infections and manage the risks of infections.
• knows what the immune system and defence mechanisms mean
• knows the purpose and knowledge base related to vaccinations
• knows what treatment-related infections and infection risk management are
• knows the significance of aseptic work

Content

Contents
- Cells as basic structural and functional units of the body
- Tissue types
- Skin structure and function
- Structure and function of the circulatory system and heart, blood, immune system
- Respiratory structure and function
- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
· Infection risk management and hygiene recommendations
· Hand hygiene, use of protective equipment, safe treatment environment
· The most common treatment-related infections and the microbes that cause them
· Infection control and related precautions