Learners will examine the principal psychological perspectives and then apply them to the health and social care sectors to gain understanding of the potential value of psychology in these sectors. On completion of this unit learners will have considered the psychological approach to studying health and social care. The unit encourages reflection, and will be valuable to those learners intending to work with people in a caring capacity. It will also be useful to learners who intend to progress to study at a higher level. The psychological approach is embedded in several other units in the programme and is extended, in particular, in Unit 29: Applied Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, and Unit 30: Health Psychology.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit is linked to CHS19. Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development. Assessment This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles. Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-31) 297 Unit 4222-335 Undertake physiological measurements (HSC 3052) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand relevant legislation, policy and good practice for undertaking physiological measurements The learner can: 1. describe current legislation, national guidelines, organisational policies and protocols affecting work practice.
HSC027 Contribute to Health & Safety in Health & Social Care Unit Reference Code: HSC027 QCF Diploma Level: 2 Credit Value: 4 Guided Learning Hours: 33 Unit Accreditation Number: R/601/8922 Unit Purpose & Aim: This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of Health & Social Care settings such as; Nursing Homes, Residential Homes, Hospitals, Supported Housing, Schools, Day Care & Domiciliary Care. This unit provides the learner with the knowledge and understanding of how to contribute to health and safety in health & social care settings. Learner Instructions: Please answer the following questions as one method of providing evidence to demonstrate your knowledge as well as competencies. Other methods of evidence may include; A Reflective Account, Case Studies & 2 Observations. Learning Outcomes: The learner will: 1) Be able to provide support for personal care safely Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1.1.1 Identify Legislation relating to general health and safety in a health & social care setting The principal act who generally cover the settings relating to health and social care is HASAWA – Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 which was updated with many sets of regulation as the following: Health and Safety First Aid Regulations-1981, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)-1995, Manual Handling Operations Regulations – 1992, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSW) – 1999, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) – 2002.
Assignment 208 Understand health and safety in social care settings Assignment composition Assignment overview In this assignment you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of health and safety in social care settings. You will use case studies to show your awareness of the legislative framework, identify hazards and assess levels of risk. You will demonstrate your awareness of the use of care or support plans and risk assessment in social care. You will investigate topical issues, examine incidents and make assessments of the appropriateness of the actions taken and you will prepare materials to enhance the safety awareness of others. Learners will benefit from undertaking practical courses relating to moving and handling, food safety and first aid.
1.3. Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care? Standards i.e. the code of practise explain the way that we should be working, you can use them to think about the way you work and compare them to your own work and decide if you need to make any improvements. They enable us to gain professional development and provide a way to identify good practices.
Key legislation and codes of practice which relate to equality, diversity and inclusion in adult social care are examined, together with ways of challenging discrimination. Learners are also provided with knowledge regarding sources of support and information on the subjects. Summary of Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit a learner should: 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 2. Know how to work in an inclusive way 3.
Introduction The purpose of this essay is to look at what benefits will be had on mental health services if they are culturally competent, the text will discuss what is meant by cultural competence and how this can impact on mental health services. There will be a discussion as to how the model of cultural competence fits into the holistic model of mental health and will look at wether developing cultural competence could improve mental health services, and the text will conclude with a brief discussion of what the future may require in order to develop culturally competent mental health services. In order to make a case for culturally competent mental health services it is first necessary to discuss what is meant by the term cultural competence,
Social approach The social learning theory is used to help promote anti–discriminatory behaviours and practices. To make sure organisation have effective implementation of anti-discrimination policies, they must develop a framework that makes sure it has these pressures in place. It is suggested that the social learning theory (Bandura, 1977) is a framework as it focuses on the application of social learning theory to the area of that type of discrimination. The Social Learning theory also uses positive roles models in health education campaigns, this would put encourage individuals such as young children to look up to
The data are discipline-neutral. Therefore, part of your final project is to create a context for the research that is associated with your discipline or area of interest (e.g., training to assess mental health status; training to work with special education children; training to become a technician or consultant). II. Codebook Variable
On completion of this unit you should be able to: 1. Demonstrate that you understand effective communication and interpersonal interaction ins health and social care 2. You will be able to describe factors that influence communication and interpersonal interaction in health and social care environments 3. You will be able to explain ways to overcome barriers in a health and social care environment 4. You will be able to demonstrate that you can communicate and interact effectively during one-to-one and group interactions Advice on achieving learning outcome Read the assignment brief more than once to ensure that you understand what is being asked of you and make notes.