Pearson
Level 4
QN: 603/2780/7
Curriculum Active
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1909 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
64 Units
Guided Hours
1909 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Administering Medication to Individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the administration of medication2 Understand the responsibilities and accountability of self and others involved in the administration of medication3 Know about common types of medication and their use4 Be able to prepare for the administration of medication5 Be able to administer and monitor individuals’ medication6 Be able to maintain medication administration records
2
Advanced Communication Skills in Adult Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand communication needs and factors affecting them2 Understand how to support the use of assistive technology to enhance communication3 Be able to interact with individuals4 Be able to convey information to individuals and others5 Understand the importance of confidentiality in interactions with individuals
3
Appraise Employee Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand policies and models of appraisal that underpin appraisal of performance2 Understand the skills required to support and appraise others3 Be able to facilitate preparation for appraisals4 Be able to appraise employee performance 5 Be able to evaluate own practice after the appraisal process
4
Assessment, Implementation and Review of Assistive Technology in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how legislation and regulatory procedures impact on the provision of assistive technology2 Understand how assistive technology can support independent living and individual wellbeing3 Be able to carry out assessment for assistive technology4 Be able to support an individual and others to implement assistive technology5 Be able to work in partnership with an individual and others to review provision of assistive technology
5
Awareness of Diabetes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand diabetes and the associated implications2 Know the most common types of diabetes and their causes3 Understand how to implement a person-centred approach when supporting individuals with diabetes4 Understand the nutritional needs of individuals with diabetes5 Understand factors relating to an individual's experience of diabetes6 Understand the importance of monitoring diabetes7 Understand the links between diabetes and other conditions
6
Carry out a Research Project in a Care Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to plan a research project in a care setting2 Be able to conduct preparatory tasks for a research project3 Be able to conduct a research project in a care setting4 Be able to present research findings
7
Carry out Comprehensive Substance Misuse Assessments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the signs and implications of a range of different substance mis
- use-related problems2 Understand different substance mis
- use services and interventions3 Be able to prepare for substance mis
- use assessments4 Be able to assess possible risks to the individual in relation to their drugs misuse5 Be able to assess individuals’ substance mis
- use and related problems6 Be able to follow up the assessment process
8
Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the legal and organisational requirements for recording information and providing reports2 Be able to prepare professional records and reports that meet legal requirements, and agreed ways of working3 Be able to use records and reports to inform judgements and decisions
9
Developing and Implementing Reablement Plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand reablement2 Understand the importance of activities of daily living for individuals3 Understand resources available to support reablement4 Be able to contribute to the development of plans for reablement5 Be able to implement reablement plan
10
Equality and Diversity in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand equality and diversity2 Understand how inclusive practice supports equality and diversity3 Understand how to promote equality and diversity4 Be able to work in a way that supports equality and diversity
11
Facilitate Change in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the principles of change management in care settings2 Be able to facilitate a shared understanding of the need for change in a care setting3 Be able to develop an approved change management plan in a care setting4 Be able to gain support for a proposed change in a care setting5 Be able to implement an approved change management plan in a care setting6 Be able to evaluate the change management process in a care setting
12
Facilitating the Development of Effective Group Practice in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how groups develop and function in care settings2 Be able to create a climate that facilitates groups in care settings3 Be able to facilitate groups in care settings4 Be able to manage groups in care settings5 Be able to monitor and review the work of a group in care settings
13
Health and Safety in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety2 Understand how to carry out own responsibilities for health and safety3 Be able to work safely and support others to work safely in care settings4 Be able to manage risk
14
Manage Provision to Support Users of Services with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the implications of multiple conditions and/or disabilities for users of services2 Be able to support a user of services with multiple conditions and/or disabilities3 Be able to develop others to support users of services with multiple conditions and/or disabilities4 Be able to review service provision in respect of users of services with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
15
Manage Quality in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how to monitor quality assurance in care settings2 Be able to lead on the development and implementation of quality standards in own setting3 Be able to review and monitor quality assurance processes in own setting
16
Managing Finance in Own Area of Responsibility within Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand financial management in own work setting2 Be able to plan budget requirements for own area of responsibility3 Be able to manage a budget
17
Mentoring in Adult Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand own role and responsibilities in relation to mentoring in adult care2 Understand the use of mentoring in care settings3 Understand techniques for establishing a mentoring relationship4 Be able to agree goals and outcomes in partnership with the mentee5 Be able to mentor in adult care6 Be able to review the progress and achievements of a mentee in partnership with them
18
Partnership Working in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand partnership working2 Be able to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues3 Be able to establish and maintain working relationships with other professionals4 Be able to work in partnership with others
19
Person-Centred Assessment and Planning to Improve Individual Outcomes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the theories and principles that underpin assessment and outcome-based practice2 Be able to work in partnership with individuals and others to facilitate person-centred assessment3 Be able to carry out person- centred assessment that promotes wellbeing4 Understand the value of assistive living technology in developing a care/support plan5 Be able to develop and facilitate the implementation of care/support plans in partnership with individuals and others6 Be able to facilitate a person-centred review of care/support plans in partnership with the individual and others
20
Personal and Professional Development in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role2 Be able to reflect on practice3 Be able to evaluate own performance4 Be able to use reflective practice to contribute to personal development5 Be able to agree a personal development plan6 Be able to use evidence-based practice
21
Prepare for and Support Quality Audits in Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the principles underpinning the management of quality in care2 Be able to prepare for quality audits in care settings3 Be able to support quality audits in care settings
22
Principles of Management and Leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the principles of effective decision making2 Understand leadership styles and models3 Understand the role, functions and processes of management4 Understand performance measurement
23
Professional Practice in Adult Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand theories, values, principles and statutory frameworks that underpin practice within health and social care2 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice3 Understand how to address conflicts that may arise between an individual's rights to choice and control and the duty of care4 Be able to apply values, principles and statutory frameworks that underpin service provision in own area of work
24
Promote Rights and Values in Assistive Technology in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand rights and values for assistive technology2 Understand how assistive technology can support dignity, autonomy, privacy, and confidentiality of an individual and others3 Be able to support the dignity, autonomy, privacy, and confidentiality of an individual and others in the implementation of assistive technology
25
Promoting Access to Healthcare for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand issues related to access to healthcare services for individuals with learning disabilities2 Understand the healthcare needs that may affect individuals with learning disabilities3 Understand good practice in supporting people with a learning disability to access healthcare services4 Understand how to support others to develop
- monitor and review plans for healthcare5 Be able to develop processes to support others to meet the healthcare needs of individuals with a learning disability6 Be able to promote good practice to others in their support of individuals with learning disabilities accessing healthcare
26
Promoting Assistive Technology in Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand assistive technology in care2 Be able to support the organisation to offer assistive technology3 Be able to champion the use of assistive technology
27
Promoting Awareness of Sensory Loss
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the importance of continually raising awareness of sensory loss in adult care2 Be able to assess how adult care work settings promote awareness of sensory loss3 Be able to develop and lead effective strategies to support those with sensory loss in adult care4 Be able to review the effectiveness of a sensory loss awareness raising programme in adult care
28
Promoting Good Practice in the Support of Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how different theories about autism reflect the complexity of autistic spectrum conditions2 Understand the implications of the legal and policy frame
- work underpinning the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions3 Be able to promote good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions4 Be able to promote to others positive communication strategies for individuals with an autistic spectrum condition5 Be able to implement strategies to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition to manage their sensory world
29
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how legislation, frameworks, codes of practice and policies relate to positive behaviour support
- Understand the context and use of proactive and reactive strategies
- Understand the use of restrictive interventions
- Be able to promote positive behaviour
- Be able to respond appropriately to incidents of challenging behaviour
- Be able to support individuals and others following an incident of challenging behaviour
- Be able to review and revise approaches to promoting positive behaviour
30
Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the context of supporting skills for everyday life
- Be able to support individuals to plan for maintaining and developing skills for everyday life
- Be able to support individuals to retain, regain or develop skills for everyday life
- Be able to evaluate support for developing or maintaining skills for everyday life
31
Providing Information, Advice and Guidance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the importance of providing accurate information, advice and guidance in a person-centred way2 Understand the provision of information, advice and guidance in own practice3 Be able to provide accurate information, advice and guidance using a range of sources4 Be able to review own practice in information, advice and guidance
32
Recruitment and Selection in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand recruitment and selection processes in care settings2 Be able to participate in recruitment and selection processes in care settings3 Be able to evaluate recruitment and selection processes in care settings
33
Safeguard Children and Young People who are Present in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the responsibility to safeguard children and young people who are present in an adult social care work setting2 Be able to develop the understanding of others about safeguarding children and young people who are present in an adult social care work setting3 Understand how to address conflicts and dilemmas associated with safeguarding children and young people who are present in an adult social care work setting
34
Sharing Knowledge and Good Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to plan to share knowledge and good practice2 Be able to share knowledge and good practice3 Be able to incorporate new knowledge into own practice4 Be able to evaluate the sharing of knowledge and good practice
35
Support Community Partnerships in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the role of community partnership working2 Be able to engage with community partnerships to inform and support practice3 Be able to support the setting up of a community partnership4 Be able to contribute to running a community partnership5 Be able to contribute to reviewing community partnerships6 Be able to supervise and support the development of other community development practitioners
36
Support End of Life Care in Adult Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the impact of regulatory and national guidance on developing agreed ways of working in end of life care in adult care2 Understand the factors that can affect planning of end of life care in adult care3 Understand the importance of promoting person-centred planning in end of life care4 Be able to lead on the development and implementation of agreed ways of working in end of life care5 Be able to address sensitive issues in relation to end of life care in adult care6 Understand the role of organisations and support services available to users of services and their family and friends in end of life care in adult care
37
Support Individuals with Issues of Substance Misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to recognise indications of substance misuse2 Be able to assess and monitor risk of substance misuse3 Be able to handle information and maintain records regarding substance misuse4 Be able to refer individuals to appropriate services
38
Supporting Individuals During Last Days of Life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the impact of the last days of life on the individual and others2 Understand how to respond to common symptoms in the last days of life3 Understand how to support individuals and others during the last days of life4 Be able to respond to the changing needs of an individual during the last days of life5 Be able to work according to national guidelines, local policies and procedures, taking into account preferences and wishes after the death of the individual6 Be able to manage own feelings in relation to an individual’s dying or death
39
Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the range, purpose and effectiveness of assistive technology available to support individuals2 Be able to support the selection of assistive technology with individuals3 Be able to support the use of assistive technology aids with an individual4 Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of assistive technology
40
Supporting Individuals to Access and Manage Direct Payments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the purpose and function of direct payments2 Be able to support individuals to make informed decisions regarding the use of direct payments3 Be able to support individuals to select and make payments for services/equipment to meet their care and support needs4 Understand how to address difficulties, dilemmas and conflicts relating to direct payments5 Be able to enable individuals to review and evaluate the service provided through direct payments6 Be able to enable individuals to review the management of direct payments
41
Supporting Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand factors that influence individuals’ access to services and facilities2 Be able to support individuals to select services and facilities3 Be able to support individuals to access and use services and facilities4 Be able to support individuals to review their access to and use of services and facilities
42
Supporting Individuals to Access Education, Training or Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the value of engagement in training, education or employment for individuals2 Understand how legislation, guidance and codes of practice support an individual to access training, education or employment3 Understand the support available to individuals accessing education, training or employment4 Be able to support individuals to identify and access education, training or employment that reflects their needs, skills and preferences5 Be able to support individuals to undertake education, training or employment6 Be able to evaluate engagement in education, training or employment
43
Supporting Individuals who are Substance Users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand different substances, their effects and how they might be used2 Be able to support individuals to adopt safe practices associated with substance use3 Be able to support individuals when they have used substances4 Be able to support individuals in reducing substance use
44
Supporting Individuals with Sensory Loss with Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand language development2 Understand factors that affect the language and communication of an individual with sensory loss3 Understand the complexities of specialist communication systems4 Be able to support individuals with sensory loss with communication5 Be able to support others to make use of specialist communication6 Be able to review communication work
45
Supporting Positive Risk Taking for Individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the importance of risk taking in everyday life2 Understand the importance of a positive, person-centred approach to risk assessment3 Understand the legal and policy frame
- work underpinning an individual’s right to make decisions and take risks4 Be able to support individuals to make decisions about risks5 Be able to support individuals to take risks6 Understand duty of care in relation to supporting positive risk taking
46
Supporting the Use of Assistive Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the contribution that assistive technology can make to the lives of individuals2 Be able to support the use of assistive technology3 Be able to support others to facilitate the use of assistive technology4 Be able to monitor the provision of assistive technology
47
Testing for Substance Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to prepare to test individuals for substance use2 Be able to test for substances3 Be able to communicate outcomes of testing for substances
48
Understand Mental Ill Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the types of mental ill health2 Understand the impact of mental ill-health on individuals and others in their social and employment networks
49
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different views on the nature of mental well-being and mental health and the factors that may influence both across the life span
- Know how to implement an effective strategy for promoting mental well-being and mental health with individuals and groups
50
Understand Parkinson’s for Care staff
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the signs, symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s2 Understand the impact of Parkinson’s on individuals and others3 Understand the approaches used to manage Parkinson’s4 Understand the issues associated with Parkinson’s medication5 Understand communication and cognitive challenges associated with Parkinson’s
51
Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the impact of current legislation for the safeguarding of adults at risk of ab
- use and neglect2 Understand how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse3 Understand how to participate in inter-agency, joint or integrated working in order to protect vulnerable adults4 Understand how to support others in safeguarding
52
Understand Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions2 Understand how autistic spectrum conditions can impact on the lives of individuals and those around them3 Understand different theories and concepts about autism4 Understand the legal and policy frame
- work that underpins good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions5 Understand how to achieve effective communication with individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
53
Understand the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 20052 Understand key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 20053 Understand ‘restraint’ as defined in the Section 6(4) of the Mental Capacity Act 20054 Understand the importance of complying with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice when working with individuals who lack capacity
54
Understanding how to Manage a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the attributes of effective team performance2 Understand how to support team development3 Understand how to promote shared purpose within a team4 Understand how to promote a ‘no-blame culture’ within a team5 Understand different styles of leadership and management
55
Understanding Personalisation in Care and Support Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the meaning of personalisation in social care and support services2 Understand the systems and processes that support personalisation3 Understand where responsibilities lie within self-directed support4 Understand how to promote personalisation care and support services?5 Understand how to develop systems and structures for personalisation in care and support services
56
Understanding Professional Management and Leadership in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand theories of management and leadership and their application to care settings2 Understand the relationship between professional management and leadership3 Understand the skills of professional management and leadership in care settings4 Understand the impact of policy drivers on professional management and leadership in care services
57
Understanding Professional Supervision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the purpose of professional supervision2 Understand how the principles of supervision can be used to inform performance management3 Understand how to support individuals through professional supervision4 Understand how professional supervision supports performance
58
Understanding Public Funding for Individual Adult Care Needs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the welfare benefit system in relation to individuals with care needs2 Understand processes relating to local authority funding of services for individual adult care needs3 Understand processes relating to National Health Service (NHS) funding of services which meet individual care needs4 Understand ways others manage financial affairs of an individual5 Understand how to signpost and refer to professional advice services
59
Understanding Sensory Loss
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the causes and range of sensory loss which may occur for an individual2 Understand the factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss3 Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss4 Understand how to recognise when an individual may be experiencing sensory loss and actions that may be taken
60
Understanding Stroke Care Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how to support individuals to manage stroke according to legislation, policy and guidance2 Understand specific communication factors affecting individuals following a stroke3 Understand the changing physical needs of individuals affected by stroke4 Understand the impact of the effects of stroke on daily living5 Understand the associated complications for individuals with stroke6 Understand the importance of adopting a person-centred approach in stroke care management
61
Understanding the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand what is meant by the term ‘acquired brain injury’2 Understand the impact on individuals of acquired brain injury3 Understand the specialist communication needs of an individual with acquired brain injury4 Understand the impact that personality changes can have on an individual and those providing support5 Understand the effects of challenging behaviour
62
Understanding the Process and Experience of Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the neurological implications of dementia
- Understand the impact of recognition and diagnosis ofdementia
- Understand how dementia care must be underpinned by a person-centred approach
63
Understanding the Role of Communication and Interactions with Individuals who have Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand that individuals with dementia may communicate in different ways2 Understand the importance of positive interactions with individuals with dementia3 Understand the factors which can affect interactions and communication of individuals with dementia
64
Working with Families, Carers and Individuals During Times of Crisis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand relevant legislation, policy and practice when working with families in times of crisis2 Be able to develop risk management strategies when working with individuals, carers and families at times of crisis3 Be able to respond during times of crisis4 Be able to review actions taken during times of crisis
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2780/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2018