Nvq3 in Health and Social Care

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Unit Title: Unit sector reference: Level: Credit value: Guided learning hours: Unit accreditation number: Promote person centred approaches in health and social care HSC 036 3 6 41 Y/601/8145 Unit purpose and aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and promote person centred approaches. Learning Outcomes The learner will: 1 Understand the application of person centred approaches in health and social care Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1 Explain how and why person centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work 1.2 Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person centred values Exemplification Person centred values include:  Individuality  Rights  Choice  Privacy  Independence  Dignity  Respect  Partnership A care plan may be known by other names eg support plan, individual plan. It is the document where day to day requirements and preferences for care and support are detailed 2 Be able to work in a person centred way 2.1 Work with an individual and others to find out the individual’s history, preferences, wishes and needs 2.2 Demonstrate ways to put person centred values into practice in a complex or sensitive situation 2.3 Adapt actions and approaches in response to an individual’s changing needs or preferences An individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner Others may include:  Team members and colleagues  Other professionals  Individuals who require care or support 1 © OCR 2010 Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: Exemplification  Families, friends, advocates or others who are important to individuals Complex or sensitive situations may include those that are:  Distressing or traumatic 
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