Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 13: PHYSIOLOGY OF FLUID BALANCEAdditionally, learners should gain some of the underpinning knowledge for thefollowing core dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework:• Core dimension 1: Communication — Develop and maintain communication withpeople about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations• Core dimension 2: Personal and people development — Develop oneself andcontribute to the development of others• Core dimension 3: Health, safety and security — Promote, monitor andmaintain best practice in health, safety and security.The unit also provides opportunities for the production of evidence towards theLevel 3 key skills in application of number, communication, information andcommunication technology, improving own learning and performance and workingwith others.Health and safety issues can be introduced through the teaching of this unit, throughthe practical tasks.Essential resourcesThe following resources are considered essential for the delivery of this unit:• an appropriately qualified tutor• library resources with key texts and other reference materials• equipment for the practical tasks.In addition, the following resources are considered to be highly valuable:• models of human torso, individual organs such as the kidneys and systems such asthe renal system• electron micrographs of cell structure• videos/DVDs.188BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007