Introduction to Healthcare

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025572
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the term health.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the meaning of the term "health" making references to:

    a. social models 

    b. medical models

    c. holistic models.

2

Understand the development of healthcare in the Britain since the beginning of the 20th century.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Discuss the establishment of the National Health Service.

  • 2.2

    Analyse three ways in which the National Health Service has evolved since its inception.

3

Understand the role of the patient and carer.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the role of the carer and patient in relation to the balance of power.

  • 3.2

    Discuss three different specialisms within nursing or care.

  • 3.3

    Explain how independence, privacy and dignity can be maintained when assisting people with their personal needs.