Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review — iCan Qualifications Limited End-Point Assessment Health & Social Care Revision

    This unit covers facilitating person-centred assessment, planning, implementation, and review in dementia care. Learners will understand principles and be

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    This unit covers facilitating person-centred assessment, planning, implementation, and review in dementia care. Learners will understand principles and be able to carry out each stage effectively.

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    Common Misconceptions & Mistakes to Avoid

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    Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review

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    This unit covers facilitating person-centred assessment, planning, implementation, and review in dementia care. Learners will understand principles and be able to carry out each stage effectively.

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    Assessment Criteria

    Assessment criteria

    iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care

    Topic Overview

    The iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care is a specialised qualification designed for health and social care professionals working directly with individuals living with dementia. This certificate equips learners with advanced knowledge of dementia types, person-centred care approaches, communication strategies, and legal/ethical frameworks. It is ideal for care assistants, support workers, or senior carers seeking to enhance their expertise in dementia care within residential, nursing, or community settings.

    This qualification is part of the iCan Qualifications Limited Occupational Qualification suite, aligning with the UK's Care Certificate and the National Occupational Standards for health and social care. It covers key areas such as understanding the causes and progression of dementia, promoting independence, managing challenging behaviours, and supporting families. Mastery of this topic is critical because dementia affects over 900,000 people in the UK, and high-quality, person-centred care can significantly improve quality of life.

    Within the broader Health & Social Care curriculum, this certificate builds on foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and care principles. It emphasises the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and the importance of effective multidisciplinary teamwork. Students will develop skills to assess individual needs, implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes, making them valuable assets in any care team.

    Key Concepts

    Core ideas you must understand for this topic

    • →Person-centred care: Tailoring support to the individual's preferences, history, and abilities, rather than focusing solely on the diagnosis.
    • →Types of dementia: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia – each with distinct symptoms and progression patterns.
    • →Communication techniques: Using validation therapy, reality orientation, and non-verbal cues to reduce distress and enhance understanding.
    • →Legal frameworks: The Mental Capacity Act 2005, including capacity assessments and best interest decisions, and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
    • →Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): Understanding triggers like pain, environment, or unmet needs, and using non-pharmacological interventions first.

    Learning Objectives

    What you need to know and understand

    • Understand the principles of person centred assessment and care planning, Be able to facilitate person centred assessment, Be able to contribute to the planning of care or support, Be able to support the implementation of care plans, Be able to monitor a care plans, Be able to facilitate a review of care plans and their implementation

    Assessment Criteria

    Key criteria assessors look for in your portfolio

    • Understand principles of person-centred assessment.
    • Facilitate person-centred assessment with individuals.
    • Contribute to planning care or support.
    • Support implementation of care plans.
    • Monitor and facilitate review of care plans.

    Assessment Guidance

    Guidance for achieving higher grades

    • 💡Use real-life scenarios to illustrate person-centred approaches.
    • 💡Emphasise the individual's voice in assessments.
    • 💡Understand the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork.
    • 💡Always link theory to practice: When answering questions, use real-world examples from your workplace or case studies to demonstrate application of person-centred care principles.
    • 💡Know your legislation: Be prepared to explain how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies in specific scenarios, such as assessing capacity for a person with advanced dementia.
    • 💡Use the acronym 'PIES' (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social) to structure answers about holistic care – examiners look for evidence of considering all aspects of well-being.

    Common Mistakes

    Common errors to avoid in your coursework

    • Not involving the individual in the process.
    • Failing to update care plans regularly.
    • Ignoring the individual's preferences and strengths.
    • Misconception: Dementia is a normal part of ageing. Correction: While age is a major risk factor, dementia is not inevitable – it is a progressive neurological condition caused by specific diseases.
    • Misconception: People with dementia cannot learn new things. Correction: With appropriate support and repetition, individuals can retain new information and skills, especially in early stages.
    • Misconception: Challenging behaviour is deliberate. Correction: Behaviour often results from confusion, pain, or unmet needs; it is a form of communication, not intentional defiance.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions students ask about this topic

    Before You Start

    Prior knowledge that will help with this topic

    • •Understanding of the Care Certificate standards, particularly duty of care, equality and diversity, and communication.
    • •Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, especially the brain and nervous system.
    • •Familiarity with the principles of safeguarding adults at risk (as per the Care Act 2014).

    Key Terminology

    Essential terms to know

    • Understand the principles of person centred assessment and care planning, Be able to facilitate person centred assessment, Be able to contribute to the planning of care or support, Be able to support the implementation of care plans, Be able to monitor a care plans, Be able to facilitate a review of care plans and their implementation

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