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The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role under supervision.
This includes basic knowledge of:major body systems, organs and their functions, including:- cardiovascular system (including heart, arteries and veins)- respiratory system (including lungs, nose, mouth, throat)- senses (including sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and equilibrium)- skin and integumentary system (including skin layers, hair and nails)- digestive and gastrointestinal system (including stomach, intestines, bowel) - nervous system (including brain and nerves)- circulatory system (including arteries and veins)- genitourinary system (including male and female genital and reproductive systems)- endocrine system (including glands and hormones)- musculoskeletal system (skull, skeleton, muscles, body tissue)factors contributing to healthy lifestyles including:- nutrition- exercise and activity - alcohol consumption- smoking- use and abuse of prescribed and illicit drugs- healthy weight range- environmental factors- mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing processes to prevent infection and chronic diseasescommunity health issueshealth care plansorganisational standards, policies and procedures.