| 1 | Understand healthcare activities in order to support individuals | 1.1 | Describe relevant anatomy and physiology in relation to the healthcare activity |
| 1.2 | Explain the purposes and use of medical equipment and devices required for the procedure |
| 1.3 | Explain the roles and responsibilities of team members |
| 1.4 | State protection/precautionary measures • appropriate to the procedure being carried out • how they should be applied • the implications and consequences of not applying these measures |
| 1.5 | Explain how to manage the privacy and dignity of an individual in both conscious and unconscious states |
| 1.6 | Explain how to complete records of the actions taken and the individual's condition during the healthcare activity |
| 2 | Be able to prepare individuals to undergo healthcare activities | 2.1 | Confirm the individual’s identity and gain valid consent |
| 2.2 | Describe any concerns and worries that an individual may have in relation to healthcare activities |
| 2.3 | Describe ways of responding to these concerns |
| 2.4 | Explain the procedure to the individual |
| 2.5 | Agree the support needed with the individual in a way that is sensitive to their personal beliefs and preferences |
| 2.6 | Refer any concerns or questions to others if unable to answer |
| 2.7 | Support an individual to prepare and position for the procedure ensuring that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times |
| 3 | Be able to support individuals undergoing healthcare activities. | 3.1 | Inform and reassure individuals |
| 3.2 | Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control |
| 3.3 | Apply health and safety measures relevant to the healthcare activity and environment |
| 3.4 | Recognise any ill effects or adverse reactions |
| 3.5 | Take actions in response to any ill effects or adverse reactions |
| 3.6 | Ensure that an individual’s privacy and dignity is maintained at all times |
| 4 | Be able to support individuals following the healthcare activities. | 4.1 | Provide the individual with the facilities and support for the period of recovery |
| 4.2 | Monitor an individual and recognise signs of ill effects or adverse reactions |
| 4.3 | Take action in response to any ill effects or adverse reactions |
| 4.4 | Give individuals and relevant others instructions and advice where this is within own role |
| 4.5 | Confirm any requirements for transport and escorts |
| 4.6 | Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with guidelines and procedure |
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