Aging and Health

This course will take you through the body’s internal systems. You will learn about how the brain controls all the functions of the heart, liver and bladder. The spine is the second most protected organ in the human body. The learner will understand why the spine is so protected and if damaged, what are the unique challenges that person may face. The highway of veins, arteries, motor neurons and all passage systems are discussed. This knowledge will help the learner recognize how these highways flow and why they are so important to the body’s organs. Finally, and most importantly, the student who completes this course will know the impact aging has on the body’s internal systems and what signs of illness or injury the Direct Support Professional needs to look out for when supporting someone.