an inspection of the appearance and feel of the breast tissue to check for abnormalities

an inspection of the appearance and feel of the testicles to check for abnormalities

a test to check for abnormal cells in the cervix (neck of the uterus)

Intimate health care

RSHE (PSHE)

Signs of health problems

Immunisation

Safety in the sun

Water safety

This unit teaches self-monitoring and health awareness. Pupils learn to recognise signs of health problems, understand immunisation and antimicrobial resistance, maintain intimate health and hygiene, practise sun safety, and follow water safety protocols confidently.

Staying safe and healthy: How can I check my body is healthy?

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

A smear test checks for cervical cancer and is normally offered from the age of ...

when cancer is found early through regular self-examination and screenings

when symptoms are ignored for as long as possible

Cancer treatments are more successful ...

a nipple that has stayed in the same position

a patch of dry, red or scaly skin on the breast

change in the outline or silhouette of the breast

Which of the following is unlikely to be a sign of breast cancer that needs medical investigation?

when a needle is inserted into a vein to collect blood

when a probe is used to create an internal image of the body

when a speculum is inserted into the vagina to collect cells

Match the procedure to the description …

If people stop having vaccines, it's possible for infectious diseases to ...

the process of becoming immune to a disease

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

contains weakened versions of viruses or bacteria

causes the actual disease in healthy individuals

requires repeated daily doses to be effective

help the body develop immunity without using a live virus

instantly destroy all viruses in the body

require booster shots for long-term protection

Which of the following is NOT a general sign of a health condition?

Changes to our bowel habits that may need medical advice include ...

Intimate health care

Lesson outcome

Content guidance