Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 33: PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR HEALTHUnit 33:Physical Science for HealthNQF Level 3:Guided learning hours: 60BTEC NationalUnit abstractThe aim of this unit is to provide learners with a good understanding of the basicprinciples of physical science and how these principles may be applied within thehealth sector — both in terms of diagnostics and treatment/care.The unit provides opportunities for learners to explore various aspects of physicalscience in order to facilitate their knowledge of the application of techniques.Initially learners will gain understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum and itsapplications in the health sector. They will then examine the principles of atomicstructure and radioactivity, again considering the applications within the healthsector. Sound waves will also be explored, followed finally by electricity andmagnetism, again including their applications in health.This unit will benefit those learners who are considering a career in any aspect of thehealth sector, particularly in nursing or the allied health professions such asradiotherapy, physiotherapy or a laboratory based profession. It will also be usefulfor learners who are considering roles such as those of health care assistants orclinical support workers.Learning outcomesOn completion of this unit a learner should:1 Understand the electromagnetic spectrum2 Understand atomic structure and radioactivity3 Understand sound waves4 Understand electricity and magnetism.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007417