WIIFM – Anatomy & Physiology in the PSW Program
WIIFM
As a course instructor in the accelerated PSW program, I am often asked by students why they need to know anatomy and physiology in so much depth. I have compiled a list of reasons below.
As a practicing PSW, it is important that you understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body
- To be able to identify abnormal findings
- To be able to identify emergent/urgent situations
- To understand the client/patient/resident’s lived experience with their condition
- To communicate effectively with members of the interprofessional healthcare team (verbally/written)
- To be able to determine expected vs abnormal findings for common conditions
- To understand the lived experience of aging
- To be able to answer client/patient/resident’s questions of the questions of their family members
- To promote health and comfort
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