Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions

Unit ID:
CCY247
Unit Code:
PT12CY036
Level:
Two
Credit Value:
2
Sector:
1.3
LDCS:
PT1
GLH:
18
Last registration date:
30/11/2028
Lower age restriction:
16
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Purpose and Aim

This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to observe, monitor, record and report on the health of individuals affected by health conditions.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will

Assessment Criteria

The learner can
1. Understand monitoring of the health of individuals affected by health conditions.
1.1Explain the importance of monitoring the health of individuals affected by a health condition.
1.2 Describe ways in which the health of individuals can be monitored.
2. Be able to carry out observations of the health of individuals affected by health conditions.
2.1Identify what observations have been agreed to monitor the health condition of an individual.
2.2 Carry out required observations in ways that:
  • respect the individual’s dignity and privacy
  • reassure the individual and minimise any fears or concerns
  • follow agreed ways of working.
3. Be able to record and report on observations.
3.1Record required indicators of an individual’s condition.
3.2 Report changes in the individual’s condition, in line with agreed ways of working.
3.3 Explain when changes may be needed to usual recording and reporting requirements about an individual’s health condition.
4. Be able to respond to changes in an individual’s condition.
4.1Take immediate action in line with agreed ways of working when changes in an individual’s health cause concern.
4.2 Work with others to review information about changes in an individual’s health.
4.3 Clarify own understanding about changes to requirements for monitoring.
4.4 Implement required changes to monitoring processes.

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:

Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment.

Health may include aspects that affect:

  • physical health
  • psychological well-being.
An individual is someone requiring care or support.

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

Observations may include:
  • informal observations
  • physical measurements
  • other agreed ways of monitoring.
Others may include:
  • the individual
  • family members
  • line manager
  • other professionals
  • others who are important to the individual’s well-being.

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: HSC224

Assessor Requirements:

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