View Unit : Understand and implement a person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/601/3683

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understand and implement a person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia

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 and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the importance of a person centred approach to dementia care and support	1.1	Describe what is meant by a person centred approach
1		1.2	Describe how a person centred approach enables individuals with dementia to be involved in their own care and support
2	Be able to involve the individual with dementia in planning and implementing their care and support using a person centred approach	2.1	Explain how information about personality and life history can be used to support an individual to live well with dementia
		2.2	Communicate with an individual with dementia using a range of methods that meet the individual’s abilities and needs
		2.3	Involve an individual with dementia in identifying and managing risks for their care and support plan
		2.4	Involve an individual with dementia in opportunities that meet their agreed abilities, needs and preferences
3	Be able to involve carers and others in the care and support of individuals with dementia	3.1	Explain how to increase a carer’s understanding of dementia and a person centred approach
3		3.2	Demonstrate how to involve carers and others in the support of an individual with dementia

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