SFJ Awards
Level 3
QN: 603/1395/X
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Health and Social Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 900 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
900 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Principles of Behaviour that Challenges and Positive Behavioural Support
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept and implications of ‘behaviour that challenges
- Understand warning signs that might suggest the onset of behaviour that challenges
- Understand the concept of positive behavioural support
- Understand primary prevention strategies
- Understand secondary prevention strategies
- Understand non-aversive reactive strategies
- Understand the role of restrictive interventions within a health and social care setting
2
Principles of Caring for Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislative frameworks that relate to individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
- Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions
- Understand obsessions and repetitive behaviours within autistic spectrum conditions
- Understand how autistic spectrum conditions can impact upon verbal and non-verbal communication
- Understand how to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition with verbal and non-verbal communication
- Understand how to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
- Understand how to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition to cope with situations of transition and/or change
3
Principles of Communication in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
- Understand barriers to communication
- Understand specific communication needs and factors affecting them
- Understand the use of communication- focused assistive technology and aids
- Understand how to promote communication between individuals and others
- Understand the importance of reviewing an individual’s communication needs and provided support
4
Principles of Dementia Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the neurology of dementia
- Understand the impacts of the recognition and diagnosis of dementia
- Understand the concept of diversity and its relevance to working with individuals who have dementia
- Understand how a person-centred approach must underpin dementia care
- Understand the communicational needs of an individual with dementia
- Understand positive interactions when communicating with individuals with dementia
- Understand the nutritional needs of individuals with dementia
- Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the fulfilment of rights and choices for individuals with dementia
5
Principles of End of Life Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key characteristics of end of life care
- Understand the legislation and agreed ways of working that support the rights of individuals at end of life
- Understand advance care planning in relation to end of life
- Understand factors that affect end of life care
- Understand an individual’s response to their anticipated death
- Understand how to address sensitive issues that relate to end if life care
- Understand organisations and support services available to individuals and key people in relation to end of life care
6
Principles of Epilepsy Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘epilepsy’ and the factors affecting the condition
- Understand seizure classification
- Understand variations in seizure onset
- Understand variations in awareness during a seizure
- Understand the motor and other symptoms associated with focal seizures
- Understand how to describe generalised onset seizures
- Understand how to respond to an individual with epilepsy experiencing a seizure
7
Principles of Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
- Understand the rights of all individuals with regards to accessing healthcare
- Understand discriminatory practices within health and social care
- Understand the role of national initiatives in promoting anti-discriminatory practice
8
Principles of Health, Safety and Infection Control in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety within a health and social care work setting
- Understand the importance of moving and handling equipment and other objects safely within a health and social care work setting
- Know how to promote fire safety within a health and social care work setting
- Understand the causes of infection
- Understand the transmission of infection within a health and social care work setting
- Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection within a health and social care work setting
- Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections within a health and social care work setting
- Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections within a health and social care work setting
- Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to the prevention and control of infections within a health and social care work setting
- Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections within a health and social care work setting
- Understand hazardous substances and waste management practices within a health and social care work setting
- Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections within a health and social care work setting
- Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection within a health and social care work setting
- Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process within a health and social care work setting
- Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
- Know how to manage stress
9
Principles of Learning Disability Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key characteristics of learning disabilities
- Understand the legislation and policies that support the rights of individuals with learning disabilities
- Understand the historical context of learning disabilities
- Understand the principles of advocacy, empowerment and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities
10
Principles of Medication Handling and Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation, policies and procedures that are relevant to the administration of medication
- Understand the use of medications that are common within a health and social care setting
- Understand the principles of safe handling of medication
- Understand techniques for administering medication
- Understand how to monitor responses to medication administration
11
Principles of Person-Centred Care in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept and role of person-centred care within health and social care
- Understand the potential barriers to person-centred care
- Understand the importance of a positive, person-centred approach to risk assessment
- Understand the role of learning and development activities in meeting individual needs
- Understand the role and value of active participation within person-centred care
- Understand person-centred approaches with regards to the assessment and planning of care and/or support
- Understand how to support the implementation and review of person- centred care plans
12
Principles of Record Keeping within Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of secure handling of information in health and social care settings
- Understand how to access support for handling information in health and social care settings
- Understand how to record information in accordance with agreed ways of working
13
Principles of Safeguarding and Duty of Care in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from ab
- Know how to recognise signs of ab
- Understand how to support individuals to gain an understanding about how to stay safe
- Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of ab
- Know how to respond to suspected or alleged ab
- Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
- Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
14
Principles of Teamwork and Multidisciplinary Working in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles underpinning effective team work
- Understand the contribution of other professionals and agencies within health and social care
- Understand working in partnership with families
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1395/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2017