Caring for Your Baby

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/505/8933
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to identify the needs of a baby.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the physical and emotional needs of a baby.
  • 1.2
    Outline a typical routine for a new-born baby.
  • 1.3
    identify the essential items required for a new-born baby, stating why they are needed.
  • 1.4
    Select food for:
    a) a new-born baby
    b) a 4-6 month old baby
    c) a 6-9 month old baby
    d) a 9-12 month old baby.
2

Know the need for developmental and health checks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify where parents can receive help and advice on their child's developmental and health care needs in their own geographical area.
  • 2.2
    List regular health checks that should be carried out on children up to one year old, stating why they are important.
3

Be able to identify why immunisation is necessary.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List diseases that could endanger the health of a child.
  • 3.2
    Comment upon the main information available about immunisation.