Human Services Curriculum Framework: Healthy Body Systems, Industry Context, and Safety

These vocabulary flashcards cover essential terms from the Human Services Curriculum Framework, focusing on anatomical terminology, legal and ethical frameworks, infection control, and workplace safety protocols.

Anatomical Position

The standard reference position of the body used to describe locations and directions.

Homeostasis

The principles of body regulation, interactions, and relationships that maintain a stable internal environment.

Anterior

A directional term referring to the front of the body.

Posterior

A directional term referring to the back of the body.

Cranial

A directional term indicating a position toward the head.

Caudal

A directional term indicating a position toward the tail or lower part of the body.

Medial

A directional term referring to a position toward the midline of the body.

Lateral

A directional term referring to a position away from the midline or toward the side of the body.

Proximal

A directional term meaning nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Distal

A directional term meaning farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Superficial

A term used to describe a position toward or at the body surface.

Deep

A term used to describe a position away from the body surface or more internal.

Person-centred care

A service delivery model that focuses on the rights and needs of the individual client.

Duty of care

A legal and ethical obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of others in the workplace.

Informed consent

A legal and ethical requirement where a client agrees to a procedure or service based on a full understanding of the facts.

Dignity of risk

The ethical concept that individuals have the right to make their own choices and take risks.

PCBU

Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking; a key entity under Work Health and Safety legislation.

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

The primary legislation (as amended) governing workplace health and safety requirements in New South Wales.

Hazard

A concept referring to anything with the potential to cause harm.

Risk

The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm.

Hierarchy of Control

A method for managing risks by following a sequence: eliminate, minimise (substitution, modification, isolation, engineering), administrative, and PPE.

Pathogens

Micro-organisms that cause disease, such as bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi, and viruses.

Colonisation

The presence and growth of micro-organisms on a host without necessarily causing disease.

Chain of Infection

The process of infection transmission involving a source, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.

Standard Precautions

Underlying principles in the workplace for infection control that apply to all clients, regardless of their diagnosis.

DRSABCD

The basic chain of survival in first aid: Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, and Defibrillator.

Continuous improvement

The ongoing process of auditing, accreditation, and quality improvement programs to enhance work practices.

Therapeutic relationship

A professional relationship between a worker and a client built on trust and confidence to support care delivery.

Cultural safety

An environment or practice that is spiritually, socially, and emotionally safe, where there is no assault on a person's identity.

EEO

Equal Employment Opportunity; principles and legislation intended to ensure fair treatment and rights for all employees in the workplace.