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HALF TERM 1
Introduction to health and social care: outline of the course format
Introduction to each module
How to; reference and create a bibliography
How to; research key topics (NHS project)
Key skills; Secondary research, discussion, debating, justifying, problem solving, independent learning
HALF TERM 2
Insight into careers in health and social care
How to; have a career in health and social care settings
Research task on job roles, present findings to the group
Research; The rights, why they’re important, who do they apply to, what happens if they are not applied
Research; Acts of legislation
Key skills;
Secondary research Communication
Presenting
Justifying
Discussion
HALF TERM 3
Introduction to coursework R023; Understanding body systems and disorders
How to; Identify the components of the Cardiovascular System and respiratory system
Research, investigate, analyse; the main roles of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system
Research; Explain how the system works, referencing the upper and lower respiratory tract, oxygenated/deoxygenated blood.
HALF TERM 4
R023; Understanding body systems and disorders
Research the main components of the digestive system, analyse the four stages of the digestive process
Investigate how food is digested in the body
Research, investigate, analyse; Disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive system
Key skills;
Secondary research
Discussion
Analysing
Investigating
Problem solving
Demonstrating
HALF TERM 5
Introduction to examination coursework preparation; Independent working
Research, investigate, analyse; disorders of the digestive, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
How to; diagnose disorders of the body systems
Research; Symptoms and causes of each disorder and how they can be controlled.
Key skills;
- Demonstration
- Investigation
- Problem solving
- Analysing
HALF TERM 6
Practical demonstration of how to take pulse rate, BMI, Blood pressure and breathing rate.
How to; Analyse results of case studies and students in the class
Research; Normative data and compare with your results
Create a client profile for coursework submission
Coursework write up;
Specific focus on SPAG, referencing and bibliography
HALF TERM 1
Completion of R023 coursework
Practical demonstration of how to take pulse rate, BMI, Blood pressure and breathing rate.
How to; Analyse results of case studies and students in the class
Research; Normative data and compare with your results
Create a client profile for coursework submission
HALF TERM 2
Introduction to R031; Using basic first aid
Research, investigate, analyse; How to identify injuries, how to communicate effectively
Demonstrate how to assess the scene of an accident, how to provide information to the emergency service
HALF TERM 3
Introduction to coursework R021; Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings preparation
- LO1/LO2 Write up
- Focus on student independent learning
- Introduction to exam unit (First attempt June 2021)
- Research, investigate and analyse;
Key skills;
Problem solving
Analysing Discussion
Communication Justifying
HALF TERM 4
The values of care, the importance of applying the values in care and the effect it has on people.
Investigate; The acts of legislation and the impact it has upon health and social care settings
Mock examination - practising exam conditions
HALF TERM 5
Continuing R021;
Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings
Research, investigate and analyse; personal and security measures, how individuals are protected, personal hygiene.
Revision booklets in preparation for exam unit.
Key skills;
- Recalling information
- Integrity
- Justify
- Literacy focus
- Applying knowledge
- Discussion
- Group work
- Evaluating
HALF TERM 6
Continuing R021;
Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings
Research, investigate and analyse; personal and security measures, how individuals are protected, personal hygiene.
Revision booklets in preparation for exam unit.
Key skills;
- Recalling information
- Integrity
- Justify
- Literacy focus
- Applying knowledge
- Discussion
- Group work
- Evaluating
HALF TERM 1
Completing R029;
Understanding the nutrients needed for good health
Research, investigate and analyse; Hygiene standards, food preparation procedures, designing a meal to a specific dietary need.
Demonstrating the creating and cooking of a 3-course meal for a specific dietary need
Key skills;
- Designing
- Creating
- Cooking
- Preparation
- Knife skills
HALF TERM 2
Introduction to R031; Using basic first aid
Research, investigate, analyse; How to identify injuries, how to communicate effectively
Demonstrate how to assess the scene of an accident, how to provide information to the emergency services
Demonstrate how to apply basic first aid procedures
First aid course - St johns ambulance booklet
HALF TERM 3
Preparation of coursework R031- LO1/LO2 Write up
Focus on student independent learning
Introduction to coursework R022;
Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings
Research, analyse and investigate; different types of communication, factors which can positively influence communication, barriers to communication and how we can overcome them.
Key skills;
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Group work
- Discussion
HALF TERM 4
Introduction to coursework R022; Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings
Research, analyse and investigate; The qualities which can contribute to effective care, how qualities contribute to effective care, justify the reasons why practitioners and service users need to communicate effectively.
Demonstrate; How to communicate in a group and 1.1 discussions.
Key skills;
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Group work
- Discussion
HALF TERM 5
R022 Assessment write up - with focus on SPAG, referencing and bibliography
Linking units together - draw upon examples from other units, examples in specification.
key skills;
Exam style writing
Proof reading
Independent learning
Applying your knowledge.
HALF TERM 6
Revision booklets in preparation for exam unit.
Second attempt at R021 exam unit.
Key skills;
- Recalling information
- Integrity
- Justify
- Concluding and Evaluating
