Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort

Unit ID:
CCY246
Unit Code:
PT12CY035
Level:
Two
Credit Value:
2
Sector:
1.3
LDCS:
PT1
GLH:
15
Last registration date:
31/01/2022
Lower age restriction:
16
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Purpose and Aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. The unit provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to provide support for managing pain and discomfort.
It covers approaches to pain management, assistance in minimising pain and discomfort and monitoring, recording and reporting on the management of pain and discomfort.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort.
1.1Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort.
1.2Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort.
1.3Outline agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and discomfort.
2. Be able to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort.
2.1Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s well-being and communication.
2.2Encourage an individual to express feelings of discomfort or pain.
2.3Encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control.
2.4Assist an individual to be positioned safely and comfortably.
2.5Carry out agreed measures to alleviate pain and discomfort.
3. Be able to monitor, record and report on the management of individuals’ pain or discomfort.
3.1Carry out required monitoring activities relating to management of an individual’s pain or discomfort.
3.2Complete records in required ways.
3.3Report findings and concerns as required.

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: HSC216 & CHS 6

Assessor Requirements:

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development’s QCF Assessment Principles Learning outcomes 2 and 3 must be assessed in a real work situation.

Additional information:
An individual is someone requiring care or support.

Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist.