Module 8 | Non-infectious disease and disorders
Content 5: Technologies and disorders
Lesson 1 | Disorders
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explain a range of causes of disorders by investigating the structures and functions of the relevant organs, for example:
– hearing loss
– visual disorders
– loss of kidney function
Lesson 2 | Technologies to assist disorders
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investigate technologies that are used to assist with the effects of a disorder, including but not limited to: (ACSBL100)
– hearing loss: cochlear implants, bone conduction implants, hearing aids
– visual disorders: spectacles, laser surgery
– loss of kidney function: dialysis
Lesson 3 | Effectiveness of technologies
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evaluate the effectiveness of a technology that is used to manage and assist with the effects of a disorder (ACSBL100)
