View Unit : Provide support to manage pain and discomfort

Unit

Unit Reference Number

K/601/9025

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Provide support to manage pain and discomfort

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 and 3 must be assessed in a real work situation.

An individual is someone requiring care or support

Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort	1.1	Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort
		1.2	Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort
		1.3	Outline agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and discomfort
2	Be able to assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort	2.1	Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication
		2.2	Encourage an individual to express feelings of discomfort or pain
		2.3	Encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control
		2.4	Assist an individual to be positioned safely and comfortably
		2.5	Carry out agreed measures to alleviate pain and discomfort
3	Be able to monitor, record and report on the management of individuals’ pain or discomfort	3.1	Carry out required monitoring activities relating to management of an individual’s pain or discomfort
		3.2	Complete records in required ways
		3.3	Report findings and concerns as required

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