Support Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities

Unit ID:
CCY308
Unit Code:
PT13CY061
Level:
Three
Credit Value:
4
Sector:
1.3
LDCS:
PT1
GLH:
31
Last registration date:
31/08/2019
Lower age restriction:
16
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Purpose and Aim

The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding and skills required to support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Understand the impact of multiple conditions and/or disabilities on individuals
1.1Describe possible multiple conditions and/or disabilities that individuals may have
1.2Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may have an additional impact on the individual’s well being and quality of life
1.3Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may impact on individuals opportunity to participate in a range of activities
2. Understand own role in supporting individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
2.1Describe own role in supporting the well being of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
2.2Explain the steps to take when actions may be outside of the scope of own role and responsibilities
3. Understand the support available for individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
3.1Research the roles of professionals who may provide support to individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities in own local area
3.2Explain the range of equipment that is available to support the additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
3.3Explain the range of resources that is available to support the additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
3.4Explain the importance of informal networks in providing support to individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
4. Be able to assist individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
4.1Support an individual to identify needs and preferences
4.2Identify any resources or specialist equipment that may be required to support an individual to engage in activities
4.3Support an individual to engage in activities that meet their needs and preferences
5. Be able to evaluate the support provided to an individual to engage in activities
5.1Review with the individual and/or others, how well the activities have met the identified needs and preferences
5.2Reflect on own support to an individual to engage in activities
5.3Explain where additional advice, guidance or support can be accessed to improve own practice
5.4Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual

Assessment Methods:

There are no prescribed assessment methods for this unit. Assessments used should be fit for purpose for the unit and learners, and generate evidence of achievement for all the assessment criteria.

Assessment Information:

There is no specific assessment information to be used with this unit.

If not specifically stated in the assessment information, a plural statement in any assessment criterion means a minimum of two.

Other Mappings:

Mapping to National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Knowledge and Skills Framework(KSF) for the NHS.

NOS ref: Sensory Services 4

Assessor Requirements:

This unit be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

Additional information:
Multiple conditions and/or disabilities could include a combination of factors relating to:
• Sensory loss
• Physical health
• Mental health
• Physical disability
• Learning difficulty/disability
• Emotional health

Well Being, e.g.
• Emotional
• Psychological
• Physical

Activities could include:
• Education
• Employment
• Leisure activities
• Social activities
• Household or domestic tasks

Informal networks could include:
• Family
• Friends
• Neighbours
• Special interest groups

Others could include:
• Other professionals
• Carers/family members
• Advocates
• Colleagues