Introduction to Healthcare

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

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.

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.