LASER
Level 2
QN: 601/6209/0
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LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LASER. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1618 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
LASER
Syllabus Units
69 Units
Guided Hours
1618 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Activity Provision in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of activity provision to health and social care service users.
- Know about different types of activity within health and social care.
- Be able to select and plan appropriate activities for health and social care service users.
- Understand the role of the health or social care professional supporting individuals undertaking activities.
2
Anatomy and physiology of body systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how body systems are organised
- Know how the respiratory system functions
- Know how the cardiovascular system functions
- Know how the nervous system supports body functions
- Know how the skeletal system functions
3
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for jobs.
- Be able to prepare a job application.
4
Approaches to care and management in mental health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key features of the care planning process
- Understand aspects of good practice in the care planning process
5
Approaches to Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘Mental Health’.
- Understand the differing methods for treating/controlling mental illness.
- Understand the different techniques for anger management.
- Understand the role of therapeutic communication skills in mental health.
- Understand the roles and functions of a range of agencies and individuals providing care services for people who are mentally ill.
6
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Understand the social and emotional impact of ASD for the individual and the family.
- Understand the causes of challenging behaviour.
- Know how to manage problem behaviours associated with ASD.
7
Basic First Aid Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal requirements for provision of first aid in the workplace.
- Understand basic first aid procedures.
8
Care of the Elderly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the ageing process.
- Know about conditions affecting older people.
- Know how to communicate with older people.
- Know about good practice in caring for older people.
9
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate career options.
- Be able to assess career options.
- Be able to plan to achieve a career-related goal.
- Know about career progression.
10
Communication in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different forms of communication.
- Understand the importance of communication between health and social care practitioners and service users.
- Know about barriers to communication between health and social care practitioners and service users.
- Understand the practice of information sharing between health and social care practitioners.
11
Data Handling and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract and interpret statistical information.
- Understand the difference between discrete and continuous data.
- Be able to represent discrete and continuous data.
- Be able to compare two sets of data using different types of average.
- Be able to find the range to describe the spread within sets of data.
- Be able to identify the outcomes of combined and independent events.
12
Dealing with Loss and Grief in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about loss and grief.
- Know the process of grieving and adjusting to loss.
- Know how a health and social care professional can support an individual to adjust to loss or grief.
- Know about support services for people grieving or adjusting to loss.
13
Dementia Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what dementia is.
- Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia.
- Know the most common types of dementia and their causes.
- Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia.
14
Diabetes Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by diabetes.
- Know risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.
- Know the treatment and management options for individuals with diabetes.
- Know how to respond to hypoglycaemia.
- Know how to respond to hyperglycaemia.
- Know the links between diabetes and other conditions.
15
Disability and A Disabling Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of the term disability and how society and the environment can affect people with a disability.
- Understand the different models of disability.
- Be able to recognise stereotypical images and language used about people with disabilities in literature and by the media.
- Understand the impact of disability legislation on people with disability.
16
Duty of Care in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of duty of care in health and social care.
- Know the role of legislation and workplace policies in helping health and social care organisations and staff to fulfil their duty of care.
- Know about dilemmas relating to duty of care.
17
Effective Learning in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demands of a course of study in Health and Social Care.
- Understand how personal challenges and aspirations impact on their course of study in Health and Social Care.
- Understand different ways of learning and relate to their own preferences.
- Understand how self- and peer assessment can help to improve own learning.
- Understand how working with others can help improve own learning.
18
Ethical Issues in Health Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of ethics as it relates to health and social professions.
- Understand a number of ethical issues in health care.
- Understand the complexity of factors involved in ethical issues.
19
Group And Teamwork Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with working in a group.
- Understand how to communicate verbally with group members.
- Understand the importance of listening to others within group situations.
- Know how to let others communicate within a group situation without interrupting.
- Understand co-operation when working in group situations.
- Understand how to receive praise and constructive criticism.
- Know when to give praise and constructive criticism.
- Understand relationships within own team.
20
Health Care Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish a positive relationship between professional and clients and/or patients
- Know about the support needs of patients and/or clients and their families
- Know about factors that affect the well-being of patients and/or clients
- Know how cultural and religious factors can impact on health care
21
Improving Own Learning And Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways of learning, and relate to own preferences.
- Be able to use his/her own strengths, aptitudes and skills to determine realistic learning targets.
- Be able to make decisions about how to achieve learning targets.
- Be able to review own performance.
22
Improving Punctuation and Grammar Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar correctly.
23
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present self for an interview.
- Be able to take part in an interview.
- Know how to review own performance in an interview.
24
Introductory awareness of sensory loss
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss and steps that can be taken to overcome these
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss
- Know the main causes and conditions of sensory loss
- Know how to recognise when an individual may be experiencing sight and / or hearing loss
- Know how to report concerns about sensory loss
25
IT Communication Fundamentals in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs.
- Be able to search for
- select and use internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose.
- Be able to select and use IT to communicate safely, responsibly and effectively.
26
IT Software Fundamentals in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems.
- Be able to enter and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose.
- Be able to present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience.
- Be able to evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information.
27
Learning from Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on what was learnt on work placement.
- Be able to assess own performance during a work placement.
- Be able to use learning from a work placement to set career-related goals.
28
Maintaining Quality Standards in the Health Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how legislation, policies and procedures determine quality standards of work.
- Know the limits of own expertise and knowledge and when to refer to others.
- Know how to use resources efficiently to support quality standards.
29
Medical Imaging
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts and applications used in X-ray imaging.
- Understand the properties of sound waves and their application to medicine.
- Understand how Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be applied in medical diagnosis.
- Understand the advantages of non-invasive techniques in diagnosis.
30
Medical Terminology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the meaning of key medical terms and job titles relating to the medical professions.
- Know how to use the ‘stem’ within medical words to derive other medical terms.
- Know the meaning of key medical terminology relating to the human body.
- Know the meaning of key pharmaceutical abbreviations.
31
Moving and Positioning Individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals.
- Know about guidance and requirements for moving and positioning individuals.
- Know about health and safety in relation to moving and positioning individuals.
- Know how to move and position an individual.
32
Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept and importance of person-centred care.
- Know about person-centred approaches in health and social care.
33
Personal Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand personal study skills.
- Know how to locate, retrieve and store information.
- Be able to use and produce written materials for study purposes.4.
- Be able to use technology to enhance own learning.
- Be able to make contributions in discussions.
34
Practical Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills involved in preparing and delivering presentations.
- Be able to use different visual aids and delivery styles in presentations.
- Be able to plan a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Be able to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
35
Practical Skills for Medical Physiotherapy Support Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the gait cycle
- Know about the use of walking aids and stair assessments
- Understand the use of physiotherapeutic equipment
- Understand the use of physiotherapeutic techniques
- Understand the importance of effective practice
36
Preparing For A Career In The Health And Social Care Professions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the career structure and job opportunities in an identified health or social care profession.
- Know how to prepare for a career in an identified health or social care profession.
37
Preparing For Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify work or training opportunities.
- Understand the requirements for a work or training opportunity.
- Be able to complete applications for work or training.
- Be able to present him/herself at an interview.
- Be able to plan his/her own career path.
38
Preparing for Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the company or organisation where work placement is planned.
- Know about a work placement.
- Know what the company or organisation expects of the learner during work placement.
- Be able to set targets relating to work placement.
39
Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how infection is caused
- Understand how infection can spread
- Understand the ‘chain of infection’
- Understand the need to recognise Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)
40
Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the responsibilities of health and social care organisations and practitioners in relation to protection and safeguarding.
- Know about good practice in keeping health and social care service users safe or at reduced risk of harm.
- Know about different forms of ab
- Know how to respond to disclosure or suspicion of ab
- Know about information and support in relation to ab
41
Reading and Responding to Information in a Health and Social Care Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate, retrieve and store information in a health and social care setting.
- Be able to respond to written materials in a health and social care setting.
- Be able to produce written materials for specific purposes in a health and social care setting.
42
Research Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of research methods and their uses
- Know how to plan a piece of research
- Know how to report on a piece of research
- Know how to evaluate a piece of research
43
Resources for Nursing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic formulae used in a nursing context
- Be able to use graphs relating to conversions for nursing
- Be able to calculate solution strengths
- Know how to make drug calculations
- Know how to calculate infusion rates
- Be able to apply basic mathematical calculations relevantly within the nursing field
44
Speaking And Listening Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
45
Stroke Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a stroke is.
- Know how to recognise stroke.
- Understand the management of risk factors for stroke.
- Understand the importance of emergency response and treatment for stroke.
- Understand the management of stroke.
46
Support Individuals to Eat and Drink
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink.
- Be able to prepare to provide support for eating and drinking.
- Be able to provide support for eating and drinking.
- Be able to clear away after food and drink.
- Be able to monitor eating and drinking and the support provided.
47
Team Building Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of a team leader.
- Know about leadership skills/style.
- Understand team roles and personalities.
- Know how to set clear objectives for the team.
48
Team Work in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of team-work in health, social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Know how teams are structured in health, social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Know the characteristics of effective teams in health, social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Be able to work as an effective team member to complete a task or activity relating to health and social care or to the care of children or young people.
49
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what constitutes effective time management
- Understand why it is important to manage their time in the workplace
- Demonstrate time-management skills during the working day
- Be able to assess how well they are managing their time
50
Understand Physical Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability.
- Understand the concept of physical disability.
- Understand how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed.
- Understand the importance of independence and inclusion for the individual with physical disability.
51
Understanding Common Measures and Shape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to calculate
- measure and record time in different formats.
- Be able to estimate
- measure and compare temperature, including reading scales and conversion tables.
- measure and calculate with length, distance, weight and capacity using common metric and imperial units.
- Be able to find dimensions from scale drawings.
- Be able to calculate compound measures and rate of exchange.
- Be able to recognise and use common 2-D representations of 3-D objects.
- Know how to find the perimeter of regular and composite 2D shapes, including circles.
- Know how to find the area of regular and composite shapes including circles and triangles, using given formulae.
- Know how to find the volume of regular 3- D shapes (cuboids, cylinders, triangular prisms) using given formulae.
52
Understanding Health And Safety In Health And Social Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in health and social care settings.
- Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety.
- Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness.
- Know how to reduce the spread of infection.
- Know how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely.
- Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual.
- Know how to handle hazardous substances.
- Know environmental safety procedures in the health and social care setting.
- Understand procedures regarding handling medication.
- Understand how to handle and store food safely.
53
Understanding Health Promotion and Health Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of health promotion and health education.
- Understand the ethical issues relating to health education.
- Understand the principles involved when promoting health.
54
Understanding How To Handle Information In Health And Social Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for secure handling of information in health and social care settings.
- Know how to access support for handling information in health and social care settings.
55
Understanding The Health And Social Care Professions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘health and social care professions’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the health and social care professions.
- Know about professional bodies related to the health and social care professions.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the health and social care professions.
- Know about current policy developments related to the health and social care professions.
56
Understanding The Medical Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘medical profession’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the medical profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the medical profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the medical profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the medical profession.
57
Understanding The Mental Health Nursing Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘mental health nursing’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the mental health nursing profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the mental health nursing profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the mental health nursing profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the mental health nursing profession.
58
Understanding The Midwifery Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘midwifery’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the midwifery profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the midwifery profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the midwifery profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the midwifery profession.
59
Understanding The Nursing Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘nursing’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the nursing profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the nursing profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the nursing profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the nursing profession.
60
Understanding The Occupational Therapy Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘occupational therapy’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the occupational therapy profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the occupational therapy profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the occupational therapy profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the occupational therapy profession.
61
Understanding The Paramedical Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘paramedical profession’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the paramedical profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the paramedical profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the paramedical profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the paramedical profession.
62
Understanding The Physiotherapy Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘physiotherapy’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the physiotherapy profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the physiotherapy profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the physiotherapy profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the physiotherapy profession.
63
Understanding The Radiography And Medical Imaging Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘radiography and medical imaging’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the radiography and medical imaging profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the radiography and medical imaging profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the radiography and medical imaging profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the radiography and medical imaging profession.
64
Understanding The Social Care Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘social care’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the social care profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the social care profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the social care profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the social care profession.
65
Understanding The Social Work Profession
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘social work’.
- Understand types and needs of patients served by the social work profession.
- Know about professional bodies related to the social work profession.
- Know about the legislative frame
- work and statutory obligations relevant to the social work profession.
- Know about current policy developments related to the social work profession.
66
Using Numeracy Skills in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise when to use numeracy skills in Health and Social Care.
- Be able to select appropriate mathematical approach to solving Health and Social Care problems.
- Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a Health and Social Care context.
- Be able to interpret and communicate results in situations where they have used numeracy skills in a Health and Social Care context.
67
Using Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to set group goals.
- Understand their own and others’ responsibilities in achieving the group’s goals.
- Know how to plan group activities.
- Be able to undertake group activities.
- Know how to review group activities.
68
Working In The National Health Service - NHS
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of the National Health Service.
- Understand the differences between primary care, secondary care and community care.
- Understand key workplace legislation regarding employment.
- Understand the importance of personal development.
- Understand how to maintain health and safety in the workplace.
- Understand how to maintain the rights of the patient.
69
Writing For Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the purpose of a piece of writing.
- Be able to use different writing styles.
- Be able to plan a piece of writing.
- Be able to draft and edit a piece of writing.
- Be able to use writing in order to communicate.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6209/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LASER
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2015