...For my group interaction we visited a lunch club at our local community centre, ‘Commonside New Horizon Centre. This lunch club was specifically for the elderly as a way for them to stay involved with the community and meet new people, avoiding the isolation and rejection that usually comes with ageing. The whole experience was very enlightening as I was able to speak to people who have been through all of the milestones in life and hearing their stories was very inspiring. Moreover, I was able to put my communication skills and my understanding of previous topics such as effective communication and overcoming barriers to communication to the test within this environment. Verbal communication skills One’s use of verbal communication plays an important part in how successful messages are sent and decoded between individuals. My “excellent use of questioning and following on conversation”, said by Mrs Simpson, made it easy for me, a fellow student and Pam (the member of the Commonside Lunch Club) to communicate very effectively thus we were able to speak about multiple topics and current issues. Sharing a common interest in reading, I and Pam as well as Adina were able to express our love for certain books. Tone of Voice: When reaching complex and sensitive issues such as that of the war (Pam was evacuated as a child during the Second World War to the countryside) my tone of voice was very effective and appropriate for such a sensitive topic. I used a soft, low-level tone...
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...Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma in Health & Social Care Unit 1 Assignment – Developing Effective Communication in Health & Social Care Assignment Title: Effective Communication in Action Context Health and social care professionals require good communication skills in order to carry out their roles effectively. It is important for you to gain knowledge and understanding of the skills involved in communication, so you are able to develop and enhance your interpersonal skills. This unit enables you to explore and develop the skills of effective interpersonal interaction and communication essential to the operation of health and social care services. It will enable you to analyse factors that enhance and inhibit communication and to examine effective interpersonal skills. You will also explore the value of effective and varied types and styles of communication in the support of patients/service users. The unit encourages you to reflect on your own performance and that of others. In order to support your studies, it would be highly beneficial for you to complete a period of work experience, which should provide opportunities for some of the assessment of the unit. You should aim to complete this over October half term or at Christmas. Task Overview Your line manager has promoted you to the position of ‘Trainer’ and has given you responsibility to deliver some induction training to new recruits. It is your choice whether you base your assignment in a health setting or a social care setting, for...
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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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...sheet | Qualification | Unit number and title | BTEC 90 Credit/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | Unit 5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care | Learner name | Assessor name | | Louise Dada,Angela Lewis-Wright Alison Watson | Date issued | Hand in deadline | Submitted on | 10 November 2014 | 8 December 2014 | | | | Assignment title 1 | Know the organisation of the human body | In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. | 5a Criteria reference | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | Task no. | | Evidence | P1 | Outline the functions of the main cell components. | | 1 | | Training Pack | P2 | Outline the structure of the main tissues of the body | | 1 | | Training Pack | P3 | Outline the gross structure of all the main body systems. | | 1 | | Training Pack | Learner declaration | I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.Learner signature: Date: | Assignment brief 1 Qualification | BTEC 90 Credit/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | Unit number and title | Unit 5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care | Assessor name...
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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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...Title: Cultural Diversity Context The unit aims to introduce you to a range of beliefs held by individuals within our society. It will help you to understand and value the ways in which we are different. You will learn what is meant by cultural diversity and about the beliefs of individuals from a wide range of different religious and secular backgrounds. The unit covers the factors that influence the equality of opportunity within our society which will help you to promote the equality of opportunity for service users in health and social care environments if you move to a career in this area of work. Task Overview You are a Learning Disabilities Nurse at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham and as an additional responsibility you are responsible for the promotion of Equality and Diversity on the ward in which you work. This involves updating displays and leading staff training exercises related to equality, diversity and non-discriminatory practice. Date of issue: Date of submission: Learning outcomes On completion of this unit, you should: 1. Know diversity of individuals in society. 2. Understand beliefs and practices in different religious or secular groups. 3. Understand factors that influence the equality of opportunity for individuals in society. 4. Know the role of legislation, codes of practice and charters in promoting diversity. Refer to the assignment task sheet and the criteria tick sheet to ensure...
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...Qualification Unit number and title Pearson BTEC Level 4/5HNC/D Diploma Health and Social Care Unit 9: Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services https://www.netessays.net/viewpaper/130575.html http://hndassignments.co.uk/courses/unit-9-empowering-users-health-social-care/ Student name Assessor name Fidelia Chukwuenweniwe Date issued Submission date Re-assessment date 17/02/2016 Task 1 and Task 2 Thursday 14th April 2016 Task 3 and Task 4 Thursday 28th April 2016 Assignment title Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services Learning Outcome Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: Task no. LO1 Understand how the design and review of services promotes and maximises the rights of users of health and social care services 1.1 Explain how the current legislation and sector skills standards influence organisational policies and practices for promoting and maximizing the rights of users of health and social care services 1 1.2 Analyse factors that may affect the achievement of promoting and maximising the rights of users of health and social care services 1 1.3 Analyse how communication between care workers and individuals contribute to promoting and maximizing the rights of users of health and social care services 1 LO2 Understand how to promote the participation and independence of users of health and social care services...
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...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 can be abused within health and social...
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...Higher Education Diploma Syllabus and Unit Specification SOCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE LEVEL 3 CREDIT VALUE: 21 Credits at Level 3. RATIONALE The Access to HE Diploma is aimed at anyone who would like to progress to University but does not have the relevant qualifications to enter. Usually these are people who have had a break in education and would like to return and achieve a qualification. The purpose of this subject syllabus is to provide such learners, both part and full time, with an opportunity to study the principles and applications of Social Issues in Health Care at an advanced further education level (Level 3), with sufficient focus and detail to achieve the transferable skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression towards related programmes in Higher Education. The subject is unitised in order to provide flexibility of operation. Satisfactory completion of the four units within this syllabus results in the award of 21 credits at Level 3 of the Access to HE Diploma. Although each unit may be undertaken, and must be assessed independently, it is recommended that the full set of four units attached to the syllabus should be completed. The award of an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma is subject to satisfactory completion of all the requirements set out in the rules of combination for the named Access to HE Diploma. AIMS 1 To provide opportunities to develop academic skills in Social Issues in Health Care appropriate for a range of related...
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...Assignment front sheet and brief for QCF BTEC | Qualification | Unit number and title | Health and CareBTEC National Diploma and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | Unit 1 : Developing effective communication in Health and Social Care | Learner name | Assessor name Ruth Higgins | | | Date issued | Hand in deadline | Submitted on | W/B 8.9.14 | W/B 13.10.14 | | | | Assignment title | Understanding effective communication and interpersonal interaction in health and social care | In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. | Criteria reference | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | Task no. | | Evidence | P1 | Explain the role of effectivecommunication and interpersonal interaction in ahealth and social care context | | | | | P2 | Discuss theories of communication | | | | | M1 | Assess the role of effective communication and interpersonal interaction in health and social care with reference to theories of communication | | | | | Learner declaration | I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.Learner signature: Date: | ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET | Programme...
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...UNIT 2: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE This unit investigates how equality, diversity and rights are central to the effective operation of health and social care services. The unit explores discriminatory practice and its potential effects on patients/service users; the promotion of anti discriminatory practice by, for example, legislation and codes of practice, and the application of this to the health or social care workplace. The knowledge and skills gained from this unit will underpin many of the other units in the qualification and it is essential in preparing you for your period of vocational experience. Summary of Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit you must demonstrate that you: 1. Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care 2. Understand discriminatory practice in health and social care 3. Understand how national initiatives promote anti-discriminatory practice in health and social care 4. Understand how anti-discriminatory practice is promoted in health and social care settings Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care This assignment represents ALL the assessment criteria for the Unit TASK 1 (relevant criteria P1, P2 ) For this task, you need to produce a leaflet for a family from Poland who intend to live in Britain to explain the benefits of living in a culturally diverse society (P1). For P2. In your leaflet, you need to explain...
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...L3 Health and Social Care Assignment Brief Unit 22 – Assignment 4 |Assignment title |Research Project Report | |Qualification suite covered |Health and Social Care BTEC National L3 (QCF) New Registrations | |Units covered |Unit 22 Research Methodology in Health and Social Care | |Learning aim covered |Learning Aim 5: Be able to conduct research relevant to a health and social care context | | |Learning Aim 6: Be able to interpret research findings | |Date issued |May 12th 2016 | |Hand in deadline |May 26th 2016 | |Scenario |You work for the government in the Office for National Statistics. You have been assigned to work alongside Leicester City| | |Council to investigate a current health or social care issue and write up a report for them. | |Task 1:...
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...Assignment brief: Btec L3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. Assignment title | Service Provision and Careers in Health and Social Care | Assessor | | Date issued | WC 18/1/16 | Hand in deadline | WC 8/02/16 | Duration (approx.) | 7 | | Qualification covered | Btec L3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | Units covered | 6 Personal and Professional Development. | Learning aims covered | 4 Know service provision in the health or social care sectors. | | Scenario | As a member of the student council at college you have been asked to promote awareness of local provision and career opportunities in the area as part of the “Health Services and Occupations” open day. You have been assigned two specific displays. | | Task 5 | Placement Research/ Display boards: The first display board will relate to promoting awareness of a specific health or social care provision (placement). Posters and information sheets must be used and include detailed descriptions of the service provider, funding, services offered, its place in national provision and sector eg: Statutory. You may use illustration, pictures and diagrams to enhance your display.The second board will provide three examples of health or social care workers with detailed descriptions of their role, responsibilities and career pathways. Photographs will be taken to be used in promotional leaflets. (this activity will also provide evidence for unit 20/ cross reference fund raiser) | Evidence...
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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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