Topic outline
Topic 1
Cardiovascular Diseases
Blood cells and plasma
Anatomy and physiology of the heart
The circulation of blood
The blood vessels
Blood pressure (BP)
What are the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases?
Heart failure
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Topic 2
Diabetes Mellitus
What is diabetes mellitus?
Hormones in glucose regulation
The pancreas
Insulin and its role in glucose regulation
Digestion of the main food groups
Fats and diabetes
Symptoms and signs of diabetes
Injecting insulin
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Maintaining a healthy diet
Topic 3
Cancers
Cells and cancer
What is a cancer?
The human body and cancer
Problems in diagnosing cancers from their symptoms
Risk factors for cancers
Cancer prevention through risk reduction strategies
Prevention of cancers caused by viruses
Screening for breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Topic 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Bronchial Asthma
The human respiratory system
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The lungs in COPD
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Effects of COPD on the patient’s life
Prevention of COPD
What is bronchial asthma?
Topic 5
Cataracts, Eye and Ear Injuries
Cornea, iris and pupil
Retina
Cataracts
Classification and causes of cataract
Prevention of cataracts
Treatment of cataracts
Trachoma
Ear injuries due to foreign objects
Topic 6
Oral Health
Teeth
Bacterial, viral and fungal infections in the mouth
Fluorosis
Eroded or broken teeth
Oral cancer
Cleft lip and cleft palate
How can the burden of oral diseases be reduced?
Topic 7
Injury-Related Emergencies and Supportive Care
Acute injury and violence
External bleeding
Internal bleeding
Fractures
Types of fractures
Supportive care for a bone fracture
Burns injuries
Emergency care for people with serious burns
Topic 8
Gastrointestinal Emergencies, Choking and Basic Life Support Techniques
Gastrointestinal emergencies
Appendicitis
Intestinal obstruction
Poisoning
First aid for a person with poisoning
How to help someone who is choking