Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Grade Descriptors
- GD1-Understanding the subject
- GD2-Application of knowledge
- GD3-Application of skills
- GD5-Communication and presentation
- GD7-Quality
This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.
Unit Learning Outcomes
1
Understand current legislation, national guidelines, policies, protocols and procedures related to supporting individuals during emergency situations.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
Outline the current legislation, national guidelines, policies and protocols related to supporting individuals during emergency situations.
Individuals include:
- A child
- A young person
- An adult
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1.2
Describe the procedures to be followed when identifying, accessing and arranging support for an individual in an emergency situation.
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1.3
Explain the roles and responsibilities of self and others when providing personal and emotional support to individuals during emergency situations.
2
Be able to prepare to provide support to individuals during emergency situations.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Describe the types of support which may be required in an emergency situation.
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2.2
Confirm the individual’s identity and gain valid consent before initiating support.
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition. Best interest principles must be applied in the case of an unconscious individual.
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2.3
Communicate with the individual at a pace and level appropriate to their understanding.
3
Be able to provide support to individuals during emergency situations.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1
Provide and organise physical support, and practical help for the individual, ensuring that an individual’s privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
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3.2
Provide comfort and reassurance to the individual, keeping them informed at all times.