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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Applied Anatomy and Physiology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure and function of organ systems within a healthy human body
- Explain the interrelationship of body systems in both good and ill health from a physiological perspective
- Investigate how physiological measurements in the body are affected by ill health conditions
- Contribute to appropriate care interventions based on an individual’s physiological measurements, which contribute to reducing risks to their health
Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the principles of providing complementary therapies in a healthcare setting.
- Assess the regulations affecting complementary therapies in healthcare settings.
- Investigate the use of complementary therapies in a healthcare setting.
- Analyse the role of complementary therapies in maintaining health and wellbeing.
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the importance of reflective practice in supporting ongoing personal and professional development and the adoption of best practice.
- Generate evidence that demonstrates the personal application of practice themes across a broad range of work-related activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill development through active, ongoing, critical reflection of learning experiences.
- Analyse the outcomes of their own reflective journey in terms of establishing future development needs and plans for career progression.
Effective Healthcare Practice using Maths Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the different purposes of mathematical information used in healthcare practice
- Apply mathematical methods accurately to report on and work to improve individuals’ health status
- Investigate the scientific rationale of the mathematical methods and information used to predict health outcomes
- Assess the implications of the use of mathematical methods and scientific rationales for healthcare practice
End of life care planning and support Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss current national standards and guidelines in planning end of life care
- Examine how cultural, religious and social factors influence end of life care planning and support
- Explore own role in planning end of life care and providing support to individuals and their families
- Review services available to support individuals and their families in planning end of life care
Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss factors that have driven recent changes in the healthcare sector
- Discuss the components of change management within a change management initiative in healthcare provision
- Implement own small-scale change management plan
- Assess the effectiveness of a change management plan
Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the purpose of audit, quality improvement and research to inform evidence-based practice in health and social care.
- Examine the processes involved in doing an audit, a quality improvement project and a research project to inform evidence-based practice in health and social care.
- Explore the concept of co-production to underpin quality improvement and research activity in health and social care.
- Develop a quality improvement plan embedding co-production principles.
Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Reablement Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Summarise the similarities and the differences in the core components of rehabilitation and reablement
- Summarise the similarities and the differences in the team members involved in rehabilitation and reablement
- Examine the relationship between delegation and relevant legislation for the provision of safe and effective rehabilitation and reablement services
- Examine the relationship between delegation and relevant policy for the provision of safe and effective rehabilitation and reablement services
- Examine the relationship between delegation and relevant codes of conduct for the provision of safe and effective rehabilitation and reablement services
- Evaluate ways to support your own learning within rehabilitation and reablement services
- Evaluate ways to support the learning of others within rehabilitation and reablement services
- Reflect on solutions to develop sustainable rehabilitation and reablement services which meet the needs of the local and national population
- Reflect on solutions to develop efficient rehabilitation and reablement services which meet the needs of the local and national population
- Reflect on solutions to develop effective rehabilitation and reablement services which meet the needs of the local and national population
Global Health and Wellbeing Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss global priorities for health and wellbeing in relation to healthcare priorities of your own country
- Analyse epidemiological data in relation to health
- Analyse epidemiological data in relation to wellbeing
- Examine the epidemiology of communicable diseases related to your own health practice
- Examine the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases related to your own health practice
- Assess public health intervention programmes addressing global health priorities in relation to your own practice
Health Psychology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss how biological and social factors impact the health and behaviour of individuals at different life stages.
- Examine how current theoretical perspectives in health psychology explain human behaviour.
- Explore the various forms of assessment used to diagnose and plan treatment for different health issues.
- Analyse the role of health psychology practice in improving outcomes for individuals using healthcare services.
Healthcare Practice with Children and Young People Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the healthcare services available to children and young people.
- Explore current legislative frameworks and national standards underpinning healthcare practice for children and young people.
- Explore own role in providing healthcare to children and young people.
- Demonstrate person-centred practice when delivering healthcare to children and young people.
Holistic Approaches to Health Promotion Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore factors that influence the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
- Examine approaches to health promotion and their impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
- Investigate holistic approaches to promoting health and wellbeing in own work setting.
- Develop and lead on a strategy for health promotion in a health, care or community support setting.
Human Resource Management in Healthcare Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the processes involved in the recruitment of staff relevant to own setting.
- Review how staff are monitored and supported on a regular basis.
- Recognise the legal and ethical responsibilities of human resource management.
- Plan for own learning requirements relevant to managing staff.
Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate the processes involved in undertaking a participatory action research project.
- Conduct a review of key literature relating to a specific topic, which seeks to innovate or improve an aspect of service delivery in health and social care, and can be explored using participatory action research methodology.
- Develop a participatory action research proposal to explore a specific aspect of service delivery in health and social care.
- Reflect on your learning and development needs, as a potential future action researcher, across all four Pillars of Practice.
Law, policy and ethical practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the legal framework within which health and social care practitioners operate.
- Describe key legislation, national and organisational policy of fundamental importance to the health, care or support service practitioner.
- Interpret the law in relation to key ethical and professional Practice Themes in health and social care.
- Understand the application of law and policy in a health and social care practice setting.
Managing Quality in Care Environments Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Assess the impact that relevant legislation and policy has on measuring and monitoring the quality of practice within a health and social care environment.
- Discuss the impact that improving quality has on different individuals within a care setting, including service users, staff, and management.
- Explore the specific quality improvement requirements that are relevant to a particular care setting, such as CQC standards or local authority guidelines.
- Plan and monitor improvements to quality within a care setting, using appropriate tools and techniques to track progress and identify areas for further development.
Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss how different long-term health conditions affect the wellbeing of the individual
- Support the needs of individuals with long-term health conditions in a healthcare setting
- Analyse own role as a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing appropriate care for the individual with long-term health conditions
- Review the effectiveness of strategies to meet the needs of the individual with long-term health conditions in the healthcare setting
Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Relate the principles of effective nursing practice, such as patient-centred care and evidence-based practice, to your own personal and professional development as a nurse.
- Explore the impact of environmental factors, such as noise levels and cleanliness, on the overall service user experience within a healthcare setting.
- Analyse the health and safety policies that underpin safe nursing procedures and practice, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Provide appropriate care for service users in different life stages, adapting your approach to meet their specific needs and preferences, considering factors such as age, culture, and disability.
Pharmacology and Medicine Management Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the actions of, and physiological response to, different types of medicine
- Investigate the legislation, policies and standards that govern the management of medicines in a healthcare setting
- Explain why the interactions of drugs must be taken into account when developing policy, procedure and practice for managing medicines
- Safely implement own setting’s policies and procedures when administering and managing medicines
Planning Care in Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the influence of theoretical models of assessing planned care in the workplace
- Examine the influence of practical methods of assessing planned care in the workplace
- Participate in the creation of care plans/plans for an episode of care in the workplace to meet desired outcomes for individuals
- Review the benefits of planning person-centred care in the workplace
- Review the benefits of planning episodes of care in the workplace
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of care on practitioners in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of care on individuals in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of care on family in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of care on carers in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of episodes of care on practitioners in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of episodes of care on individuals in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of episodes of care on family in relation to your own practice
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of episodes of care on carers in relation to your own practice
Principles of Health Education Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the factors influencing health status and wellbeing
- Investigate the impact of health beliefs on wellbeing and illness experiences
- Explore the relationship between theoretical models of health education and health behaviours
- Implement a local health education initiative using a recognised theoretical model of health education
Project Management for Healthcare Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Apply theories of project management to management systems and practices in your own work setting.
- Implement a planned small-scale project relevant to your own workplace experience.
- Produce an end-of-project evaluation report, taking into account the audience and stakeholders.
- Critically reflect on your own performance and learning within the project management process.
Providing Outpatient and Community Care Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the key drivers underpinning the provision of outpatient and community care services, such as demographic changes and government policy.
- Review the range of services typically provided by outpatient and community care settings, including home visits, clinics, and rehabilitation programmes.
- Assess the benefits of outpatient and community care for individuals, considering factors such as improved access to care and reduced hospital admissions.
- Explore your own role and responsibilities in providing effective outpatient and community care to individuals, adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines.
Psychophysiological Disorders Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the differences between psychophysiological, psychological and physiological disorders.
- Examine current theoretical perspectives on psychophysiological disorders.
- Analyse the forms of assessments for psychophysiological disorders.
- Explore current professional practice in supporting individuals with psychophysiological disorders.
Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe a reflective approach to person-centred practice.
- Understand the impact of policy and guidance on reflective, person-centred care.
- Demonstrate how own reflection informs team and service development.
- Demonstrate how reflective practice can assist in the development of professional skills and behaviours in health and social care.
Social Policy in Public Health Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the historical context of social policy governing public health practice.
- Examine social policy initiatives in public health.
- Carry out a review of social policy in relation to own area of practice.
- Reflect on the impact of social policy as a driver to improve outcomes in public health.
Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Assess the impact of significant life events on individuals
- Assess the impact of significant life events on social networks
- Review the roles of external agencies that provide support for individuals going through significant life events
- Review the roles of external agencies that provide support for their social networks going through significant life events
- Explain how organisational policies support individuals affected by significant life events
- Explain how organisational policies support social networks affected by significant life events
- Explain how organisational procedures support individuals affected by significant life events
- Explain how organisational procedures support social networks affected by significant life events
- Reflect on how individuals who have experienced significant life events are supported in care service provision
Supporting Mental Health Services Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine approaches to mental ill health in healthcare service provision.
- Assess the impact of legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on people accessing mental health services.
- Examine the roles of professionals in the mental health workforce.
- Contribute to the provision of mental healthcare services which are underpinned by person-centred practice.
Supporting Operating Department Practice Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the principles of perioperative practice
- Review the roles played by professionals involved in operating department practice
- Examine the phases of perioperative care
- Explore own role in providing perioperative care to individuals
Supporting Orthopaedic Care Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the relevant legislation, frameworks, and guidelines that underpin orthopaedic care services.
- Discuss the function and purpose of orthopaedic services within the broader healthcare system.
- Explore the benefits of orthopaedic service provision for individuals, considering factors such as improved mobility and pain management.
- Explore the challenges of orthopaedic service provision for individuals, considering factors such as waiting times and access to specialist care.
- Contribute to the provision of orthopaedic services in a way that maximises the rights and choices of individuals receiving care.
Supporting Practitioners in Maternity Care Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine maternity care services
- Assess the impact of legislation on maternity care
- Assess the impact of regulation on maternity care
- Assess the impact of codes of practice on maternity care
- Assess the impact of standards on maternity care
- Explore your own role in supporting maternity care services
- Contribute to the provision of maternity care services which are underpinned by a holistic approach to person-centred practice
Supporting Practitioners in Urgent Care Environments Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the services provided in urgent care environments.
- Assess the impact of legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on urgent care provision.
- Analyse factors that can impact on services provided by urgent care settings.
- Contribute to the provision of urgent care services which are underpinned by person-centred practice.
Supporting Team and Partnership Working Across Health and Social Care Services Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Differentiate between the role of a leader and the function of a manager.
- Discuss the role of partnership working across health, care and support services.
- Explore the outcomes of positive partnership working across health, care and support services.
- Examine own contributions to working as part of a team.
Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the health, care and support services available to an individual requiring multidisciplinary care
- Assess an individual’s capacity to identify their own needs and preferences
- Describe the impact of own relationship with the individual and multidisciplinary teams involved in the delivery of the care pathway
- Demonstrate the need for person-centred communication in implementing person-centred care
Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Critically appraise theories and principles of team and individual leadership, mentoring and coaching in the context of healthcare.
- Critically explore how mentorship, and coaching practices, empower individuals’ benefit self, service users and organisations.
- Discuss strategies and techniques which can be used to effectively manage and create an environment which supports open and trusting relationships between self, service users and those being coached or mentored.
- Critically appraise personal skills and capacity to lead, mentor and coach individuals within the workplace and establish future personal development needs.
Working with People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Addiction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the key indicators of drug addiction and alcohol addiction, including physical, psychological, and social signs.
- Review the various treatments and support systems utilised to meet the diverse needs of people affected by drug and alcohol addiction, such as counselling, medication, and support groups.
- Contribute to the support of people affected by addiction, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and a non-judgemental approach.
- Reflect on the challenges involved in providing services which support people affected by addiction, such as dealing with relapse and managing complex needs.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Assess individuals with long term conditions
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Contribute to the formulation of policy specifically focused on improving health and wellbeing
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Enable individuals to manage their own long term conditions
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Enable individuals with long term conditions to manage their symptoms
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Evaluate treatment plans with individuals and those involved in their care
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Implement interventions during labour and birth
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Implement interventions during pregnancy
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Implement interventions during the postnatal period
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Plan the implementation of screening programmes
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Plan, implement, monitor and review therapeutic interventions with individuals who have a long term condition and their carers
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Provide Healing to Clients
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Provide interventions to individuals with long term conditions
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Review and evaluate homeopathic treatment, case management and practice development
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Support individuals with long term conditions to manage their respiratory function
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Undertake econometric analysis of healthcare data
The credits, and who awards them
Level 5 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Pearson Education Ltd rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Applied Anatomy and PhysiologyComplementary Therapies in Healthcare PracticeDemonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care PracticeEffective Healthcare Practice using MathsEnd of life care planning and supportFacilitating Change in Healthcare EnvironmentsFundamentals of Evidence-based PracticeFundamentals of Rehabilitation and Reablement
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “End of life care planning and support” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Law, policy and ethical practice” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
- Lead it Apply
“Human Resource Management in Healthcare” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Assess individuals with long term conditions
- Contribute to the formulation of policy specifically focused on improving health and wellbeing
- Enable individuals to manage their own long term conditions
- Enable individuals with long term conditions to manage their symptoms
- Evaluate treatment plans with individuals and those involved in their care
- Implement interventions during labour and birth
- Implement interventions during pregnancy
- Implement interventions during the postnatal period
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Applied Anatomy and Physiology, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
Learners will study the structure and function of major human organ systems and their interrelationships in health and illness. The unit includes investigation of physiological measurements affected by ill health and contribution to appropriate care interventions.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions' Support for England
36 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice
- Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
- Effective Healthcare Practice using Maths
- End of life care planning and support
- Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments
and 30 more in the full unit list below.
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