...relation to health and social care Equality, diversity and rights are the core elements in health and social care. It affects every single person using the health and social care sector as well as those working within them. It is important for health and social care workers to understand the importance of treating all individuals equally no matter their ethnicity, gender, race, beliefs, sexuality, education, language, background or skin colour. Individuals must all be treated equally; Equality in terms of rights, status or opportunities. This has become an important focus as there are laws and policies in all organisations regarding it to ensure that everyone in the organisation has same opportunities and choices, and no one is discriminated. The new equality act came into force in 2010; it consists of over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one act to protect the rights of individuals and to advance a fair and more equal opportunity for all. In health and social care sector this means everyone using or working within it should have equal opportunities, this can range from job opportunities to getting medical treatment options and that all individuals must receive same high-quality service. Diversity is the term used to describe the differences between individuals. It is important that individual and group diversities are recognised to ensure that everybody’s needs and requirements are understood and responded within employment practice. In health social care, diversity...
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...Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Unit 7: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Assignment 7 Contents Index | | Page No | Learner details* | | 3 | Learner tracker* | | 3 | Learner declaration* | | 3 | Aim and purpose | | 4 | Unit introduction | | 4 | Learning outcomes | | 5 | Unit contents | | 7 | Essential Resources | | 8 | Assessment brief | | 9 | Task 1 | P1 | 10 | Task 2 | P2/M1/D1 | 10 | Task 3 | P3 | 11 | | | | Task 4 | P4/M2 | 11 | Task 5Task 6 | P5P6/M3/D2 | 1112 | | | | | | | * Must be submitted with learner’s evidence. Assignment 7 – Unit 7: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Learner Name: Assessor Name: Issue Date: Deadline Date: Submission Date: Learner Tracker Assignment 1 | Assessment Criteria | Completed | Grade | Task 1 | | | | Task 2 | | | | Task 3 | | | | Task 4 | | | | Task 5 | | | | Task 6 | | | | ------------------------------------------------- Learner Declaration ------------------------------------------------- The learner declaration must be attached to the completed portfolio of evidence. ------------------------------------------------- Learner Name: ------------------------------------------------- I declare that the work contained in this portfolio of evidence is all my own work. ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...BTEC National Certificate (Level 3) in Health and Social Care UNIT 11 ASSIGNMENT – Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence Student Name: Teacher: Ms Tumoe | Date assignment issued: 10th March 2014 Final Completion Date: 29th June 2014 | Welcome to the first of two Units as first year students that deals with the sensitive issues surrounding the need to safeguard adults, whilst understanding ensuring how the rights, independence and the wellbeing of adults are promoted through a person-centred multi-agency approach. In order to make sure that you complete the unit on time and meet all your deadlines, you will find that the assignment is broken down into key tasks. Each task will start with the part of the grading criteria that the task relates to, example P1, P2. It will finish with a deadline for the task to be completed. Introduction This unit looks at ways in which adults are supported and protected within the health and social care sector by practitioner’s whose main job role is working with adults. The unit covers sensitive subjects including physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse. It aims to develop your understanding of the differing needs of people who use health and social care services. You will gain understanding of how to develop supportive relationships that respect individual rights, and also an understanding of how such relationships...
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...Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 | Unit number and title | Unit 44: Vocational Experience | Hand out Date | w/c 9th September 2013 | Hand in Date | 13th June 2014 | Learner Name | | Assessor name | Adelaide McLaughlin & New Lecturer (TBC) | | Assignment title | Vocational Experience | Criteria Assessed | P1 explain the structure and function of a health or social care organisationP2 report on own contributions to a specific team activity relating to health and social careP3 make regular reflective entries in a personal journal related to own contributions to work in a health and social care settingP4 present a portfolio of evidence from all placements that demonstrates the development of own practice in health and social care settingsP5 explain how continuing development of staff influences practice in settings.M1 assess how their contributions to the team influenced the success of the activityM2 assess how own development of knowledge, skills and understanding has made a difference to teams and individuals in health and social care settings M3 assess how continuing development of staff can enhance the care of patients/ users of services.D1 make recommendations as to how they could have adapted their own contributions to the team to enhance the success of the activityD2 evaluate how own effectiveness as a carer has developed as a result of workplace experiences. | The purpose of this assignment is to: to explore a health and social care organisation...
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...Unit 1: Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Unit code: R/600/8939 QCF Level 3: BTEC Nationals Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose This unit aims to enable learners to understand effective communication, the barriers that may exist and ways to overcome these. The unit will give learners the opportunity to gain the interpersonal skills needed to embark on a career within the health or social care sectors. Unit introduction This is a core unit within the programme, recognising the fact that effective communication is central to all work in the health and social care sectors. Professionals within the sectors require good communication and interpersonal skills to perform their roles effectively, work cooperatively with colleagues and build supportive relationships with people using services. It is, therefore, important for all those embarking on a career in the health or social care sectors to gain knowledge, understanding and the skills associated with communication, so that they are able to develop effective interpersonal skills. Initially, learners will investigate what is meant by effective communication and interpersonal skills and how these may affect the outcomes for people who use services. Learners will consider the factors that influence communication and interactions, analysing theories which may help to explain why there may be difficulties, possible breakdowns in communication and...
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...COLLEGE Centre 20131 BTEC -- BTEC Level 3 National: Health & Social Care | | | |Unit 2: |Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care | | | | |Learner Name: | | |Issue Date: |Completion Date: | |6TH September 2012 |18TH October 2012 | |Checklist: | |Task: | |Task 1: P1 | |Task 2: P2 | |Task 3: P3 ...
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...UNIT 6 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to act as a focal point for all other units in the programme and embed the vocational nature of the qualification. In addition to the requirement for work experience and the opportunity to relate theory to practice, the unit will enable you to bring together your learning from other units. You will initially explore factors that affect learning, then plan and monitor your own personal and professional development and reflect on it. You will also gain key understanding of the health and social care sectors, including aspects of service delivery, and the fundamentals of research methodology. This unit explores the different ways in which learning can take place and how learning from individual experience can be used to enhance the quality of knowledge, skills and practice. You will initially explore your own knowledge, skills, practice, values and beliefs in relation to working in health and social care. You will then draw up a personal plan for self-development over the duration of the programme. The unit also introduces you to health and social care service provision. A minimum of 100 hours work experience is required for successful completion of this unit. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand the learning process 2. Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own development 3. Understand service...
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...UNIT 6 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to act as a focal point for all other units in the programme and embed the vocational nature of the qualification. In addition to the requirement for work experience and the opportunity to relate theory to practice, the unit will enable you to bring together your learning from other units. You will initially explore factors that affect learning, then plan and monitor your own personal and professional development and reflect on it. You will also gain key understanding of the health and social care sectors, including aspects of service delivery, and the fundamentals of research methodology. This unit explores the different ways in which learning can take place and how learning from individual experience can be used to enhance the quality of knowledge, skills and practice. You will initially explore your own knowledge, skills, practice, values and beliefs in relation to working in health and social care. You will then draw up a personal plan for self-development over the duration of the programme. The unit also introduces you to health and social care service provision. A minimum of 100 hours work experience is required for successful completion of this unit. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand the learning process 2. Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own development 3. Understand service...
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...Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 | Unit number and title | Unit 44: Vocational Experience | Hand out Date | w/c 9th September 2013 | Hand in Date | 13th June 2014 | Learner Name | | Assessor name | Adelaide McLaughlin & New Lecturer (TBC) | | Assignment title | Vocational Experience | Criteria Assessed | P1 explain the structure and function of a health or social care organisationP2 report on own contributions to a specific team activity relating to health and social careP3 make regular reflective entries in a personal journal related to own contributions to work in a health and social care settingP4 present a portfolio of evidence from all placements that demonstrates the development of own practice in health and social care settingsP5 explain how continuing development of staff influences practice in settings.M1 assess how their contributions to the team influenced the success of the activityM2 assess how own development of knowledge, skills and understanding has made a difference to teams and individuals in health and social care settings M3 assess how continuing development of staff can enhance the care of patients/ users of services.D1 make recommendations as to how they could have adapted their own contributions to the team to enhance the success of the activityD2 evaluate how own effectiveness as a carer has developed as a result of workplace experiences. | The purpose of this assignment is to: to explore a health and social care organisation...
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...Qualification (Course code) | F12122BTEC Diploma Health Studies / Health & Social Care | Unit Number and Title | Unit 6: Personal and Professional Development | Assignment Number & Title | Assignment 1 | Issue date | Week commencing 22/2/16 | Submission date | Week commencing 7/3/16 | Assessor | Debbie Hilton | IQA | Alyson Blud | Grading Criteria:(P1): Explain key influences on the personal learning processes of individuals. (P2): Assess own knowledge, skills, practice, values, beliefs and career aspirations at start of the programme(P3): Produce an action plan for self-development and achievement of own personal goals(M1): Assess the impact of key influences on the personal learning processes on own learning(D1): Evaluate how personal learning and development may benefit others | Scenario: Must be vocationalYou work for a health and social care service provider and you are developing your personal and professional development portfolio. The portfolio aims to enable you to understand the learning process and to give you the skills needed to plan for, monitor and reflect on your professional development. A minimum of 100 hours of work experience, in addition to the guided learning hours, is required for successful completion of this unit. | Task 1: Complete the electronic chart from Moodle (upload to vital) explaining the key influences on personal learning processes of individuals it should include the following: (P1) * Theories of learning: i.e. Honey...
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...[pic] BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Diploma in HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE UNIT 4 DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LIFE STAGES Name : …………………….. Target Grade ………………. Current Grade ……………… January – April 2014 |Pass |Merit |Distinction |Attempted |Complete | |P1 – Produce a series of posters that|M1 : Write a report that discusses |D1 : As a conclusion to your report, |P1 | | |describe physical, intellectual, |the nature – nurture debate in |evaluate how nature and nurture may | | | |emotional and social development for |relation to the development of the |affect the physical, intellectual, |M1 | | |each of the life stages of an |individual |emotional and social development of 2| | | |individual | |stages of the development on an |D1 | | | | |individual | | | |P2 – Using examples from someone’s | | |P2 | | |life, explain the potential...
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...BTEC NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE UNIT 4 DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LIFE STAGES Unit abstract Knowledge of human growth and development through the life stages is important for learners who are considering careers in the health or social care sectors because it will assist understanding of the needs of individuals at different stages of life, including their potential care needs. It will also help you understand the influence of unexpected events on patients/service users and their families. This unit enables you to gain understanding of different life stages and how people grow and develop. It requires you to reflect on the importance of a variety of factors and major life events on the development of individuals, and to consider the nature-nurture debate. The unit also allows you to gain an insight into the ageing process and to understand both positive and negative perspectives on ageing. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand human growth and development through the life stages 2. Understand how life factors and events may influence the development of the individual 3. Understand physical changes and psychological perspectives in relation to ageing HOW THIS UNIT WILL BE ASSESSED To reach Pass level, the evidence must show that the learner is able to: P1 describe physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through the life stages P2 describe the...
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...Assignment: Learner information OCR Level 3 Health and Social Care Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care Assessor: Important Dates | |Assessment Criteria |Issue Date |Formative Assessment |Summative Assessment | |Task 1 |P1, M1 and D1 | | | | |Task 2 |P2 and P3 | | | | |Task 3 |P4, M2, D2 | | | | |Task 4 |P5 and M3 | | | | CANDIDATE NAME: General Information for Learners Q Do I have to pass this assignment? A Yes. You must pass this assignment to achieve the full qualification. Q What help will I get? A Your tutor will help you when completing the OCR assignment and will make sure that you know what resources/facilities you need and are allowed to use. Q What if I don’t understand something? A It is your responsibility to read the assignment carefully and make sure you understand what you...
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...Assignment: Learner information OCR Level 3 Health and Social Care Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care Assessor: Important Dates | |Assessment Criteria |Issue Date |Formative Assessment |Summative Assessment | |Task 1 |P1, M1 and D1 | | | | |Task 2 |P2 and P3 | | | | |Task 3 |P4, M2, D2 | | | | |Task 4 |P5 and M3 | | | | CANDIDATE NAME: General Information for Learners Q Do I have to pass this assignment? A Yes. You must pass this assignment to achieve the full qualification. Q What help will I get? A Your tutor will help you when completing the OCR assignment and will make sure that you know what resources/facilities you need and are allowed to use. Q What if I don’t understand something? A It is your responsibility to read the assignment carefully and make sure you understand what you...
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...Model Assignment (Learner Extract) Issued September 2012 OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care Unit 1: developing effective communication in health & social care Please note: This OCR Cambridge model assignment may be used to provide evidence for the unit identified above. Alternatively, centres may ‘tailor’ or modify the assignment within permitted parameters (see Information for Teachers). It is the centre’s responsibility to ensure that any modifications made to this assignment allow learners to meet all the assessment criteria and provide sufficient opportunity for learners to demonstrate achievement across the full range of grades. The assessment criteria themselves must not be changed. The entry codes for these qualifications are: OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care 5307 OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care 5309 OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care 5312 OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technicals Diploma in Health and Social Care 5315 OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 5318 The Ofqual Unit Number for this unit is: Developing effective communication in health & social care R/600/8939 OCR model assignment remains live for the life of these qualifications. ALL THESE MATERIALS MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED. Any photocopying will be done under...
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