-SQA-SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFORMATION -Unit Number- 7612547 -Superclass- -Title- RH ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY ----------------------------------------- -DESCRIPTION- GENERAL COMPETENCE FOR UNIT: Understanding the structure and physiological activities of the human body in relation to beauty therapy treatments. S 1. describe the structure and function of the human body; 2. describe the structure, function and disorders of the skin and its appendages; 3. outline the physiological activities of the circulatory, breathing, urinary and lymphatic systems; 4. outline the physiological activities of the skeletal and muscular systems. 5. outline the physiological activities of the endocrine and nervous systems. CREDIT VALUE: 2 HN Credits ACCESS STATEMENT: Access is at the discretion of the centre. ----------------------------------------- For further information contact: Committee and Administration Unit, SQA, Hanover House, 24 Douglas Street, Glasgow G2 7NQ. Additional copies of this unit may be purchased from SQA (Sales and Despatch section). At the time of publication, the cost is 1.50 (minimum order 5.00).
HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION STATEMENT OF STANDARDS UNIT NUMBER: 7612547 UNIT TITLE: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY Acceptable performance in this unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the specification. All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to SQA. 1. DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY (d) The function of the human body is defined correctly in terms of cells, tissues, organs and systems. Major cellular organelles are identified correctly and their functions outlined. Types of tissue are identified accurately in terms of their structure and function. Name the body cavities and regional divisions of the body. Types of tissue: epithelial; connective; muscular; nervous. Systems: breathing; cardiovascular; digestive; excretory; nervous; muscular; skeletal; endocrine; reproductive. Cell organelles: mitochondria; golgi bodies; rough endoplasmic reticulum; nucleus; ribsomes; cell membrane. Body cavities: cranial; spinal; abdominopelvic; thoracic; pericardial. Written and/or oral evidence that the candidate can define the organisation of the human body. Identify the cell organelles stated in the range and outline their functions. Evidence of two examples of each of the tissue types stated in the range. 2
2. DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND DISORDERS OF THE SKIN AND ITS APPENDAGES (d) The structure and function of the skin is described correctly. Skin appendages are described correctly in terms of their structures and functions. Skin diseases are identified correctly by their appearance. The causes of skin diseases are stated correctly. Skin: hairy; plantar. Skin diseases: infectious; non-infectious. Skin appendages: hairs; nails. Written and/or oral evidence that the candidate can describe the structure and function of the skin and skin appendages. Identify from their appearance and give the cause of eight infectious and eight non-infectious diseases of the skin. 3. OUTLINE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CIRCULATORY, BREATHING, URINARY AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS (d) The description of the physiological activities of the circulatory The description of the physiological activities of the breathing The description of the physiological activities of the urinary system is correct. The description of the physiological activities of the lymphatic 3
Physiological activities of the circulatory system: heart action; blood pressure; coronary circulation. Physiological activities of the breathing system: gas exchange; breathing mechanism. Physiological activities of the urinary system: formation of urine. Physiological activities of the lymphatic system; action of lymph nodes and cells in infection; tissue drainage; fat transport. Written and/or oral evidence that the candidate can describe the physiological activities as given in the range. 4. OUTLINE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SKELETAL AND MUSCULAR SYSTEMS The description of the physiological activities of the skeletal The description of the physiological activities of the muscular The description of the principles of interaction of the muscles and bones is correct. Physiological activities of the skeletal system: microstructure; ossification; decalcification. Physiological activities of the muscular systems: microstructure and principles of contraction. Principles of interaction: positions; origins; insertions; action of antagonistic pairs. Written and/or oral evidence that the candidate can describe the physiological activities and principles of interaction as given in the range. 4
5. OUTLINE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ENDOCRINE AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS The description of the physiological activities of the endocrine The description of the physiological activities of the nervous Physiological activities of the endocrine system: growth hormone; follicle stimulating hormone; thyroxin; insulin; glucagon; adrenaline; oestrogen; progresterone; androgens; parathyroid hormone. Physiological activities of the nervous system: reflex action; posture; action of areas of the brain. Written and/or oral evidence is required for performance criterion to show that the candidate can describe the physiological activities of eight hormones as given in the range. Written/or oral evidence is required for performance criterion to show that the candidate can describe the physiological activities as given in the range. MERIT A candidate who achieves all performance criteria for all outcomes will be awarded a pass in the unit. Pass with merit may be awarded to a candidate who achieves all outcomes and in doing do consistently demonstrates superior performance when, for example: (d) demonstrating clarity of expression and presentation; integrating knowledge in completing analytical processes; using information from a diverse range of sources; demonstrating a greater grasp of concepts or depth of underpinning knowledge. ----------------------------------------- 5
ASSESSMENT In order to achieve this unit, candidates are required to present sufficient evidence that they have met all the performance criteria for each outcome within the range specified. Details of these requirements are given for each outcome. The assessment instruments used should follow the general guidance offered by the SQA assessment model and an integrative approach to assessment is encouraged. (See references at the end of support notes). Accurate records should be made of the assessment instruments used showing how evidence is generated for each outcome and giving marking schemes and/or checklists, etc. Records of candidates achievements should be kept. These records will be available for external verification. SPECIAL NEEDS Proposals to modify outcomes, range statements or agreed assessment arrangements should be discussed in the first place with the external verifier. Copyright SQA 1997 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: (i) (ii) no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 6
HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION SUPPORT NOTES UNIT NUMBER: 7612547 UNIT TITLE: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY SUPPORT NOTES: This part of the unit specification is offered as guidance. None of the sections of the support notes is mandatory. NOTIONAL DESIGN LENGTH: SQA allocates a notional design length to a unit on the basis of time estimated for achievement of the stated standards by a candidate whose starting point is as described in the access statement. The notional design length for this unit is 80 hours. The use of notional design length for programme design and timetabling is advisory only. PURPOSE To provide beauty therapists with the main anatomical details of the body, and the major physiological activities that take place. To give a background in the anatomy and physiology of the human body for further beauty therapy units. CONTENT/CONTEXT Corresponding to: Outcome 1 The microscopic structure and functions, the origins of tissues and the principal body cavities and regions are identified. Outcome 2 The growth of skin and skin appendages. Normal skin appearance. The treatment of skin diseases. Outcome 3 Heart structure, cardiac cycle and innervation. Outcome 4 Sliding filament theory and motor unit action. Outcome 5 Structure of neurones and synapses. The use of physiological data as appropriate to body systems. 7
APPROACHES TO GENERATING EVIDENCE A candidate centred resource based learning approach is recommended. The candidate should complete outcomes 1 and 2 before continuing with the remaining outcomes. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Centres may use the Instruments of Assessment which are considered by tutors/trainers to be most appropriate. REFERENCES 1. Guide to unit writing. 2. For a fuller discussion on assessment issues, please refer to SQA s Guide to Assessment. 3. Information for centres on SQA s operating procedures is contained in SQA s Guide to Procedures. 4. For details of other SQA publications, please consult SQA s publications list. Copyright SQA 1997 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: (i) (ii) no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 8