Communication Unit 5

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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health (Emergency Care Assistance) Edexcel L2 Diploma in Emergency Care Assistance (QCF) Unit 5 - Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings (F/601/5465) Learner Name: _______________________________ Learner Employer: ____________________________ Learner Reg number: __________________________ Assessor Name: _______________________________ Internal Verifier: ______________________________ Unit Overview: This unit is aimed at those who work in health or social care settings or with children or young people in a wide range of settings. This unit introduces the central importance of communication with a range of people in such settings, and ways to reduce barriers to communication. It also addresses the issue of confidentiality. Communication ensures the effective operation of a service. The skills of communication are also vital in attending to the needs of patients whom healthcare workers encounter. How you will be assessed for unit 4: This unit consists of four outcomes which will be assessed via a workbook (or alternative method agreed in advance with your assessor). Outcomes | Assessment | Criteria | 1 Understand why communication is important in the work setting. | Knowledge Workbook | 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them. | 2 Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals. | Knowledge Workbook | 2.1 Find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and preferences.2.2 Demonstrate communication methods that meet an individual’s communication needs, wishes and preferences. 2.3 Show how and when to seek
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