The Role of the Health or Social Care Professional

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU014022
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the role of the health or social care professional.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Analyse the role of a health or social care professional in a specific area e.g. nursing, midwifery, paramedical, social work, youth and community.

  • 1.2.

    Analyse the main differences between this role and that of others, professional and non-professional, working in the sector.

  • 1.3.

    Explain a range of ethical and moral dilemmas faced by those in this role.

2.

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

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Analyse the professional qualities and values needed to practice in a specific area of health or social care.

  • 2.2.

    Explain how and why a professional body regulates practice and conduct for a specific profession.

3.

Understand the different contexts in which a health or social care professional may work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain a range of different contexts in which a health or social care professional may work.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate the importance of team work and supervision in a health or social care profession.