Provider name: Stockton Riverside College
Access Diploma title: Health
Unit title and code: Humans against Disease EB6/3/AA/01G
Assignment hand out date: 21/3/23
Assignment submission deadline date: 15/4/23
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No drafts are permitted on any Access to HE Diploma.
Assignment Title Assignment 3 – Information booklet
Assessor Name: S. Gooding
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
4. Be able to analyse the human immune response and the theory of immunisation 4.1 Analyse how the human body resists and fights infection.
4.2 Explain the theory of immunisation
5. Understand the social and economic effects of disease within a community. 5.1 Analyse the effects of disease on the individual, family and community
5.2 Explain how the UK has attempted to control the spread of a current communicable disease.
Mapping to Unit
This assignment covers the following learning outcomes & assessment criteria
Assignment briefing and mapping to unit:
Prepare an information booklet to demonstrate analysis of how the human body resists and fights infection. You must consider the different aspects of the human body’s immune system and defence mechanisms (4.1)
To explain the theory of immunisation you must submit detailed information of how and why immunisation works with clear links to the immune system and the immune response (4.2).
To achieve 5.1 you must evaluate the effects of disease on the individual, family and community using Covid-19 as your example. Consider economic and societal issues as well as issues relating to health. To achieve 5.2 you must explain how the UK has attempted to control the spread of Covid-19. The majority of the work for AC 5.1 and 5.2 will be in the form of independent research.
Please support your work with in-text citations and submit a reference list in accordance with Harvard referencing conventions.
The word count for this assignment is 1500 words (+/- 10%); an information booklet should be in the form of well summarised information.
Grading information for this assignment
Grade descriptor: 6a Autonomy and/or independence
The student’s work
For a Pass: Meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit.
For Merit: Guidance
The student makes generally sound judgements about how to complete work; sources used related to Covid-19 are current and relevant to the assessment criteria in most instances. A range of methods of control must be included.
For Distinction: Guidance
The student makes consistently sound judgements about how to complete work; sources used related to Covid-19 are current and relevant to the assessment criteria in all instances. An extensive range of methods of control must be included.
Grading information for this assignment
Grade descriptor: 7c Quality
The student’s work
For a Pass: Meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit.
For Merit: Guidance
Taken as a whole the student’s work demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the assignment brief. Analysis and explanations are to a very good standard.
For Distinction: Guidance
Taken as a whole the student’s work demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the assignment brief. Analysis and explanations are to an excellent standard.
Thank you for providing me with the information about your assignment. It looks like you have been tasked with creating an information booklet that analyzes how the human body resists and fights infection and explains the theory of immunization. You must also evaluate the effects of disease on the individual, family, and community, using Covid-19 as your example, and explain how the UK has attempted to control the spread of Covid-19.
It is important to note that no drafts are permitted on any Access to HE Diploma assignments. You will need to submit your best attempt and ensure that it conforms to the course policy on plagiarism.
To achieve a Pass grade, you must meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit. To achieve a Merit grade, your work should demonstrate generally sound judgments about how to complete the work, and you should use current and relevant sources related to Covid-19 that are related to the assessment criteria in most instances. An extensive range of methods of control must be included to achieve a Distinction grade.
For grading information based on quality, to achieve a Pass grade, you must meet the assessment criteria to achieve the learning outcomes for the unit. To achieve a Merit grade, your work should demonstrate a very good response to the demands of the assignment brief, with analysis and explanations to a very good standard. To achieve a Distinction grade, your work should demonstrate an excellent response to the demands of the assignment brief, with analysis and explanations to an excellent standard.
It is important to support your work with in-text citations and submit a reference list in accordance with Harvard referencing conventions. The word count for this assignment is 1500 words (+/- 10%), and your information booklet should be in the form of well-summarized information.
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Prepare an information booklet to demonstrate analysis of how the human body resists and fights infection. You must consider the different aspects of the human body’s immune system and defence mechanisms (4.1)
To explain the theory of immunisation you must submit detailed information of how and why immunisation works with clear links to the immune system and the immune response (4.2).
To achieve 5.1 you must evaluate the effects of disease on the individual, family and community using Covid-19 as your example. Consider economic and societal issues as well as issues relating to health. To achieve 5.2 you must explain how the UK has attempted to control the spread of Covid-19. The majority of the work for AC 5.1 and 5.2 will be in the form of independent research.
Please support your work with in-text citations and submit a reference list in accordance with Harvard referencing conventions.
Introduction
This information booklet aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of how the human body resists and fights infection. In addition, it will explain the theory of immunisation, how and why it works, and its links to the immune system and immune response. The booklet will also evaluate the effects of Covid-19 on individuals, families, and communities and explain how the UK has attempted to control the spread of the disease.
Part 1: How the human body resists and fights infection
The human body is designed to defend itself against pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to identify and destroy these pathogens. There are two main types of immune responses: innate and adaptive.
The innate immune response is the first line of defence against pathogens. It consists of physical and chemical barriers, such as the skin, mucous membranes, and stomach acid, that prevent pathogens from entering the body. If a pathogen does manage to enter the body, the innate immune system responds quickly by sending white blood cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages, to the site of infection. These cells engulf and destroy the pathogen and release chemicals that attract other immune cells to the area.
The adaptive immune response is a more specific and targeted response that is tailored to the specific pathogen. This response involves the production of antibodies, which are proteins that recognise and bind to specific parts of the pathogen, called antigens. Once antibodies have bound to antigens, they can either neutralise the pathogen directly or mark it for destruction by other immune cells.
Part 2: The theory of immunisation
Immunisation is the process of introducing a harmless form of a pathogen, called a vaccine, into the body to trigger an immune response without causing disease. Vaccines contain either weakened or dead pathogens or parts of the pathogen, such as proteins or sugars, that are recognised by the immune system. When the vaccine is introduced into the body, the immune system produces an immune response that is similar to the response that occurs during a natural infection. This response produces memory cells that remember the pathogen and provide long-term protection against future infections.
Part 3: Effects of Covid-19 on individuals, families, and communities
Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that was first identified in December 2019. The disease has had significant effects on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. The symptoms of Covid-19 can range from mild to severe and can include fever, cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, the disease can cause respiratory failure, septic shock, and death.
The economic and societal impacts of Covid-19 have been significant. The pandemic has resulted in job losses, business closures, and financial instability. The closure of schools and universities has disrupted education, and the restriction of social gatherings has affected mental health and well-being. The pandemic has also highlighted existing inequalities and disparities in access to healthcare and other essential services.
Part 4: UK attempts to control the spread of Covid-19
The UK government has implemented a range of measures to control the spread of Covid-19. These measures have included lockdowns, social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand hygiene. The government has also implemented a vaccination programme, which aims to vaccinate the entire adult population against Covid-19. The programme has prioritised those at highest risk of severe disease and has been highly successful in reducing the number of hospitalisations and deaths from the disease.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the human body has an innate and adaptive immune response that works together to defend against pathogens. Immunisation is a highly effective way of triggering an immune response
