Care Principles

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the values and principles set out within a professional code of conduct.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the principles of good practice based on the values identified within your professional code upon which interactions within the care setting are based.

    This includes the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusive practices, confidentiality, safeguarding and effective communication.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse the impact of these principles of good practice based on the values identified within your professional code on the client, in particular client empowerment.

2.

Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality of information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Summarise the legislation/charters relating to confidentiality.

    This should include reference to the General Data Protection Regulations, May 2018.

  • 2.2.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of methods of giving, receiving and storing information.

  • 2.3.

    Analyse issues relating to confidentiality in the care setting.

    This includes client choice and the right/need to know.

3.

Understand how to promote anti-discriminatory practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the personal contribution of the care worker to promoting anti-discriminatory practice.

  • 3.2.

    Summarise a care worker’s role, responsibilities and accountability for Equality and Diversity within the care setting, to support meeting the equality objectives of the organisation.

4.

Understand how to support individual rights and choices in a care setting.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Differentiate between personal rights and choices and legal rights.

  • 4.2.

    Explain factors which potentially affect client's rights.

    This can include abuse, risks, nature of client group and socio-economic and cultural factors.

5.

Be able to analyse the importance of being aware of the individual's personal beliefs and identity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Examine factors which influence the development of identity.

  • 5.2.

    Analyse how care practice can support basic human needs.

  • 5.3.

    Analyse ways in which own beliefs and preferences may affect care delivery.