The Role of the Health or Social Care Professional

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to analyse the role of the health or social care professional.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Analyse the role of a health or social care professional.

    Specific roles may include those within nursing, midwifery, paramedical, social care, youth or community. 

2.

Understand the significant professional qualities and skills needed by a health or social care professional.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Describe some significant professional qualities and skills needed to practice in a specific area of health or social care. 

  • 2.2.

    Identify the frameworks which set out expected skills, qualities, and values requirements for a specific health or social care professional.

  • 2.3.

    Explain how a professional body regulates practice and conduct within a specific area of health or social care.

3.

Know the importance of working as part of a team within health or social care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the importance of teamwork when working in health or social care professional roles.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse the potential impact of ineffective teamwork within health or social care contexts.