RBSE Sec Voc Health Care study plan
RBSE Sec Voc Health Care · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Fundamentals of Health Care and Anatomy & Physiology
Label all major body systems on a blank diagram and state the primary function of each in one sentence
Define homeostasis and list three examples of negative feedback the body uses to keep internal conditions stable
Build a personal glossary of 40 anatomy and physiology terms with definitions written in your own words
Explain the structure and function of skin, bone, and muscle tissue well enough to teach them to a classmate in five minutes
Your checkpoint
A one-page hand-drawn body-systems map with functions and a 40-term glossary checked against your textbook
Fundamentals of Health Care and Anatomy & Physiology & Basic Nursing Care and Patient Hygiene
Describe the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and link each to one common health-care observation
Demonstrate the sequence for a bed bath, mouth care, and pressure-area skin inspection, listing supplies in order
Identify the main pressure-injury risk sites and state two prevention measures for each
Explain how to maintain patient dignity and privacy during hygiene care
Your checkpoint
A written step-by-step procedure card for bed bath and pressure-area care with supplies, sequence, and safety checks
Basic Nursing Care and Patient Hygiene & Infection Control, Sterilization and Safety
List the standard steps of hand hygiene and state the five moments when hand hygiene is required
Explain the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization and give one example of each in a health-care setting
Describe how to safely handle and dispose of sharps and soiled linen
State the correct sequence for donning and removing personal protective equipment
Your checkpoint
A hand-hygiene and PPE checklist you can run through aloud from memory in under five minutes, scored by a study partner
First Aid and Emergency Care
Perform the adult recovery position and describe when it is and is not appropriate
Outline the steps for assessing an unresponsive person, including checking response, airway, breathing, and calling for help
Explain how to control severe bleeding with direct pressure and when to use a tourniquet
Describe first aid for burns, choking, and suspected fracture, one paragraph each
Your checkpoint
A first-aid action card covering bleeding, choking, burns, and unresponsiveness, rehearsed aloud from memory without notes
Nutrition, Dietetics and Hydration & Maternal and Child Health Care
Classify foods into the major nutrient groups and state one function and one common source for each
Calculate a simple fluid balance record and explain signs of dehydration in an older adult
Describe the recommended schedule of antenatal check-ups and two danger signs in pregnancy
List the key newborn care practices in the first week of life, including feeding and warmth
Your checkpoint
A sample 24-hour fluid balance chart plus a one-page maternal and newborn danger-signs poster
Community Health and Public Health Programmes & Medical Terminology, Records and Communication
Summarize the purpose of three national public health programmes relevant to your region and the role of a health-care worker in each
Explain how to record vital signs, intake and output, and a simple observation note accurately and legibly
Decode 30 common medical prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations and use them in sentences
Describe how to report a change in a patient's condition to a senior colleague using a clear structured handover
Your checkpoint
A written handover note for a simulated patient using correct terminology and abbreviations, checked against a reference list
Basic Pharmacology and Medication Assistance & Practical Skills and Clinical Internship (Internal Assessment)
State the five rights of medication administration and explain why each matters
Describe the safe way to assist a patient with oral medication and what to do if a dose is missed or a reaction is suspected
List common medication storage requirements, including temperature and light precautions
Rehearse three core practical skills from your internship log and record the steps you would improve
Your checkpoint
A medication-assistance checklist plus a short reflective log of three practised skills with one improvement point each
Fundamentals of Health Care and Anatomy & Physiology & Basic Nursing Care and Patient Hygiene & First Aid and Emergency Care & Infection Control, Sterilization and Safety & Nutrition, Dietetics and Hydration & Maternal and Child Health Care & Community Health and Public Health Programmes & Medical Terminology, Records and Communication & Basic Pharmacology and Medication Assistance & Practical Skills and Clinical Internship (Internal Assessment)
Complete two timed full-length practice papers and record your score per domain
Re-study only the two weakest domains, using your own notes and glossary
Recite the key safety and infection-control steps and the five rights of medication from memory
Review your deliverable cards and posters and fix any gaps you find
Your checkpoint
A domain-by-domain score sheet from two practice papers with a written plan for the final week before the exam
Milestones
Week 2: Can label all major body systems and explain each function without notes, and can walk through the bed bath sequence in order
Week 4: Can state the hand-hygiene steps, PPE sequence, and first-aid actions for bleeding, choking, and unresponsiveness from memory
Week 6: Can write an accurate handover note using correct terminology and describe your role in three public health programmes
Week 8: Scoring at least 70% on both practice papers with no domain below 60%, and all deliverable cards complete and reviewed