Unit 1 Outcomes


  • 1.1 differentiate acute illness from chronic illness based on:
    • 1.1.1 rapid versus gradual onset
    • 1.1.2 one cause versus many causes
    • 1.1.3 short duration versus indefinite duration
    • 1.1.4 accurate early diagnosis versus early diagnostic uncertainty
    • 1.1.5 decisiveness of diagnostic tests
    • 1.1.6 cure is common versus rare
    • 1.1.7 role of professional in management of health care plan
    • 1.1.8 role of patient in management of health care plan
  • 1.2 differentiate between a chronic illness and a chronic condition
  • 1.3 justify cellular dysfunction as the root of chronic disease resulting from compromise to the cellular ability to:
    • 1.3.1 be nourished
    • 1.3.2 receive oxygen
    • 1.3.3 eliminate toxins and waste
  • 1.4 illustrate the cycle of events that cause disease in a body system and lead to chronic conditions as a result of inability to relieve symptoms, considering the following:
    • 1.4.1 cellular dysfunction leads to disease in a body system
    • 1.4.2 unrelieved symptoms lead to pain or compromised movement, breathing or nutrition
    • 1.4.3 pain leads to stress, anxiety and other emotions
    • 1.4.4 stress and anxiety lead to depression
    • 1.4.5 depression leads to fatigue
    • 1.4.6 fatigue causes cellular dysfunction
    • 1.5.1 comparing the prevalence of chronic conditions among the 10 most common causes of death in Canada, North America and other countries
  • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
    • 5.1.1 communicate
    • 5.1.2 manage information
    • 5.1.3 use numbers
    • 5.1.4 think and solve problems
  • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
    • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
    • 5.2.2 be responsible
    • 5.2.3 be adaptable
    • 5.2.4 learn continuously
    • 5.2.5 work safely
  • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
    • 5.3.1 work with others
    • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
  • 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
  • 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities