Physical Science for Health

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand the electromagnetic spectrum

2 Understand atomic structure and radioactivity

3 Understand sound waves

4 Understand electricity and magnetism.

P1 describe the electromagnetic spectrum

P2 describe the properties of light

P3 describe four different types of ionising radiation and their application in the health sector

P4 describe health and safety measures with respect to ionising radiation

P5 describe the properties of sound

P6 describe the properties of electricity and  agnetism as applied to their application in the health sector.

M1 explain two examples of applications of the electromagnetic spectrum to the health sector

M2 explain how knowledge of the properties of light can be used to correct defects in vision

M3 explain the health and safety issues of the use of ionising radiation in the health sector

M4 explain how knowledge of the properties  of sound can be used to correct defects in hearing.

D1 analyse issues arising from the use of ionising radiation in the health sector

D2 evaluate the role of physical science techniques in the health sector.