View Unit : Provide support for therapy sessions

Unit

Unit Reference Number

D/601/9023

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Provide support for therapy sessions

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles.

Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and5 must be assessed in a real work situation.

Therapy sessions may include:

• occupational therapy

• physiotherapy

• hydrotherapy

• aromatherapy

An individual is someone requiring care or support

Others may include:

• therapist

• line manager

• family

• friends

• advocates

• others who are important to the individual’s well-being

Active participation is a way of working that recognises an individual’s right to participate in the activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as possible; the individual is regarded as an active partner in their own care or support, rather than a passive recipient.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the benefits of therapy sessions	1.1	Identify different types of therapy sessions in which an individual may participate
1	Understand the benefits of therapy sessions	1.2	Describe how therapy sessions can benefit an individual
2	Be able to prepare for therapy sessions	2.1	Establish own responsibilities in preparing for a therapy session
		2.2	Identify with the individual their preferences and requirements for the therapy session
		2.3	Follow instructions to prepare the environment, materials, equipment and self for the session
3	Be able to provide support in therapy sessions	3.1	Provide support during a therapy session that takes account of: • the therapist’s directions • the individual’s preferences and requirements
		3.2	Promote the active participation of the individual during the session
		3.3	Describe ways to overcome fears or concerns an individual may have about a therapy session
4	Be able to observe and record therapy sessions	4.1	Agree what observations need to be carried out during therapy sessions
		4.2	Agree how observations will be recorded
		4.3	Carry out agreed observations
		4.4	Record agreed observations as required
5	Be able to contribute to the review of therapy sessions	5.1	Contribute to a review of therapy sessions to identify issues and progress
5	Be able to contribute to the review of therapy sessions	5.2	Contribute to agreeing changes to therapy sessions with the individual and others

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