Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 603/2320/6
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Open Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Health and Care Professions (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 121 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
121 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication and Social Interaction with Autistic People
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand speech, language and communication in autistic people 1.1 Outline the processes required to communicate using
- language 1.2 Describe how speech and language development may be delayed or affected for autistic people 1.3 Describe different forms of communication used by autistic people 1.4 Describe the difficulties autistic people may have in communicating verbally when
- processing verbal information
- interpreting verbal information2.
- Understand how social interaction may differ in autistic people 2.1 Describe how social development may be delayed or affected for autistic people 2.2 Describe the difficulties autistic people may experience with social interaction 2.3 Explain the links between social development and speech and language development3.
- Know strategies that are used to support communication and social interaction for autistic people 3.1 Identify a range of methods that could be used when communicating with autistic people 3.2 Outline a range of strategies that could be used to support communication and social interaction 3.3 Describe how communication can be adapted to meet needs and preferences 3.4 Explain how a constructive environment can be created to aid communication and social interaction 3.5 Describe the role of specialists in supporting communication and social interaction
2
Developing Communication Skills
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication 1.1 Explain why effective communication is important 1.2 Give examples of potential consequences of not communicating effectively
- Understand communication barriers and how to reduce them 2.1 Identify barriers to communication 2.2 Describe what may ca
- use communication difficulties in relation to an individual's a) Understanding b) Attention c) Memory d) Social skills e) Behaviour 2.3 Describe ways to reduce the identified barriers
- Know different methods of communication 3.1 Give examples of verbal and non-verbal communication methods 3.2 Give examples of high-tech communication aids and their uses3.3 Give three examples of the differing ways that an individual may communicate
- Understand how to communicate with individuals 4.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual's communication and language needs, wishes and preferences 4.2 Describe ways to check that communication has been understood 4.3 Identify sources of information and other agencies available to enable more effective communication 4.4 Discuss why a person-centred approach is important for an individual 4.5 Identify factors that promote communication
- Be able to maintain reports and records that may affect the individual’s communication plan 5.1 Describe what changes may occur over time in relation to: a) The individual's communication needs b) Identified communication methods 5.2 Explain how the changes may impact on the care and/or support plan of an individual 5.3 Describe how any changes should be reported and recorded 5.4 Describe ways to maintain confidentiality when dealing with an individual’s communication plan.
3
Health Care Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish a positive relationship between professional and clients and/or patients.
- Understand the support needs of patients and/or clients and their families.
- Understand factors that affect the well-being of patients and/or clients.
- Know how cultural and religious factors can impact on health care
4
Understanding Autism
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by Autism 1.1 Define Autism 1.2 Describe significant conditions on the autistic spectrum 1.3 Give three examples of challenges that an autistic person may experience 1.4 Describe sensory challenges that an autistic person may experience
- Understand the social and emotional impact Autism can have on the individual and the family 2.1 Describe social and emotional implications of Autism for the individual and their family 2.2 Describe how an autistic person may experience discrimination within society 2.3 Describe how Autism may have an impact on education and learning
- Understand the causes of challenging behaviour 3.1 Describe behaviours associated with Autism 3.2 Describe possible causes, triggers and accelerators of challenging behaviour
- Know how to manage problem behaviours associated with Autism 4.1 Describe strategies to help an autistic person to cope with everyday situations4.2 Describe ways to develop social and communication skills of an autistic person
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2320/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017