Date of Learning: 28/07/2023
Time: 09:30-16:30
Learning Activity 1: Being Human (Trip to gallery exhibition)
In this learning activity, we went on a trip to a gallery exhibition called ‘Being Human’. The gallery explores and expresses what it means to be a human in the 21st century. The artworks are divided into four sections which are Genetics, Mind and Bodies, Infection, and Environmental Breakdown. It highlights diverse perspectives and overlapping identities – disabled people, artists, activists, and scientists.
Every artwork in the gallery has a caption describing it either in writing or braille. The gallery also provided an audio device for audio descriptions. I was physically able to touch some items which allowed me to feel the texture or shape of the object. Some objects that are not allowed to be touched are in a glass case.
There was an anatomical model that lights up when I press the button which indicates an organ. It was a very interactive model to play around and familiarise myself with what and where the organs are located. The gallery also has a section about genetics and infections. I saw an object made of HIV-infected human blood on the display. I was also surprised to see a do-it-yourself faecal transplant which consists of a blender, sift and other everyday household equipment. I particularly like the medication cardboard packaging displayed on a glass case labelled as ‘dignity’.
The trip to the gallery exhibition made me understand how innovative medical treatment is and how it evolves as each year passes by. It was an interactive day to learn especially for the exam coming up for the module.
KSB Addressed:
Knowledge:
| K9 | Understand the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people |
| K10 | Understand the principles of epidemiology, demography, and genomics and how these may influence health and well-being outcomes |
| K12 | Understand the importance of early years and childhood experiences and the possible impact on life choices, mental, physical and behavioural health and well-being |
| K13 | Understand the contribution of social influences, health literacy, individual circumstances, behaviours and lifestyle choices to mental, physical and behavioural health outcomes |
| K16 | Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care |
| K17 | Understand commonly encountered mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions as applied to delivery of care |
| K18 | Understand and apply the principles and processes for making reasonable adjustments |
| K20 | Know how people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep can be met |
Skills:
| S4 | Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills |
| S16 | Promote health and prevent ill health by understanding the evidence base for immunisation, vaccination and herd immunity |
| S17 | Protect health through understanding and applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance |
Behaviour:
| B1 | Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences |
| B2 | Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice |
| B3 | Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness |