Athe Level 3 Health and Social Care Assessment Questions

UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT GUIDE

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THIS UNIT:

1. When you get information, kindly cite the source or provide references.
2. Please provide references for comments and questions that require a reference,
especially in task 4. For instance, you cannot just state that every year millions of people
die from flu in the UK. For such, you must cite the source of the information.

TASK 1

1.1 Explain the aims of health and social care provision in your country

1.2 Describe the organization of health and social care provision within your chosen
country.

1.3 Describe the size of the health and social care sector within your chosen country in
terms of total spend, employment compared to population size, and percentage of
Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

1.4 Explain how health and social care provision is funded within your chosen country

1M1 Outline how the sector is regulated in your chosen country. Your answers should
show the regulatory bodies that are responsible for regulation within the sector, and also
if the sector is heavily regulated or self-regulated.
1D1 Analyze health and social care spending for your chosen country.

TASK 2

2.1 Outlines the points at which health and social care provision may be required during
a lifetime.

2.2 Describes the health and social care services required and provided at each point.

2.3 Explains how services are accessed at each point of provision.

2.4 Explain the arrangements for long-term care provision

2M1 Analyze barriers to access to provision at different stages of life

2D1 Assess how barriers to access are being overcome

TASK 3

3.1 Analyze the different specialist areas within health and social care.

3.2 Describe a range of health and social care professions.

3M1 Outline how access to professions is regulated.

TASK 4

4.1, Assess equality of access to health and social care within your chosen country.

4.2, Explain current public health issues within your chosen country.

4.3, Describe current issues in the provision of health and social care within your chosen
country.

4M1 Outline campaigns to address current public health issues

UNIT 2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THIS UNIT:

You have to use the same country you chose from Task 1 through Task 3. (i.e. if you chose
Canada, you have to maintain it from TASK 1 to TASK 3). Please be consistent.
All your explanations/discussion should be of your own words (as direct copy and paste
from the internet is strictly unacceptable).
You must put citations where necessary (i.e. you have to reference the original author of
the ideas you are using)

TASK 1

1.1 Identify current government policies relating to health and social care in your chosen
country

1.2 Explain the impact of policy on the health and social care sector and on the provision
of care within your chosen country.

1M1. Assess how policy meets the current needs of the population in terms of health and
social care.

TASK 2

2.1 Outline sources and status of legislation, regulation and guidance in your chosen
country

2.2 Analyse the impacts of legislation and guidance on the provision of health and social
care provision and on health and social care workers

2M1, Analyse the aims and purpose of legislation and guidance

2D1 Assess the implications of failure to comply with legislation or guidance

TASK 3

3.1 Describe the underpinning principles of health and social care

3.2 Outline how these principles impact on the provision of care.

Explain initiatives to promote the fundamental principles among those working in health
and social care

3M1 Assess how underlying principles support basic human rights.

3D1 Assess the implications of failing to adhere to fundamental principles of care

UNIT 3 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR THIS UNIT
1. You are expected to use all command verbs as instructed
2. You are not expected to copy and paste. Where you have made use of a sentence
from another author, give the correct citations for it.

TASK 1

1.1: Describe physical, intellectual, emotional and social development for each of the life
stages of an individual

1.2: Identify key changes from birth to old age affecting health and old age.

Task 1.3:

Explain developmental norms and milestones.

Task 1M1: Analyze how each developmental area has an impact on the other.

TASK 2

Task 2.1: Identify life factors and events on the growth and development of individuals

Task 2.2: Explain potential effects life factors and events on the growth and development
of individuals.

Task 2D1: Evaluate how nature and nurture affects individual’s physical, emotional,
intellectual and social development.

TASK 3

Task 3.1: Explain physical and psychological changes linked to aging.

Task 3.2: Explain lifestyle choices associated with aging

Task 3M1: You are expected to discuss the effect of the physical changes associated with
aging on self-esteem and self-confidence.

TASK 4

Task 4.1: Identify transitions and significant life events across the life stages.

4.2: Describe the impact that transitions and significant life events may have on
individuals

4.3: Explain the role of the health and social care practitioner in supporting individuals
during transitions and significant life events

4D1: Analyze the impact of person-centered approaches on the support provided by
practitioners to individuals experiencing transitions and significant life events.

UNIT 4 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

GENERAL FEEDBACK:

 Learners to be mindful of the command verbs in the task questions
 Learner should avoid brief explanation, description or analysis but should always make
it concise.
 Learners to demonstrate an understanding of the tasks by providing sufficient own input
to achieve the LOs and avoiding full sections copying of third party sources without
reference (in text and out text)

TASK 1

1.1. A definition of person centered practice in your own words and not copied from other
sources

1.2. An analysis of how a person centered way of working contributes to continuity of
care that is how the features of person centered care makes an individual willing to
adhere with their care plan e.g. consistency in care received, ongoing review of care
plan, adequate knowledge of care needs of an individual by the care provider etc.

1.3. Role of safeguarding and protection in person center care. Learners to show how
caregivers safeguard and protect individuals from harm associated with
activities/procedures, abuse or neglect.

1.4. Learners to show an understanding of the benefits of positive risk taking to
individuals by giving concise explanation of the benefits and not just highlighting
e.g., providing choice, supporting development, empowering individuals to take
control over their lives etc.

1.5. A concise analysis of 6C’s required in your own understanding and not copied from
another source
1D1. An analysis of why it is important to demonstrate person centered values
throughout their practice e.g., it allows inclusion, promotion of choice, it improves their
independence etc.

TASK 2

2.1. An explanation showing an understanding of the role of communication in health and
social care e.g. exchange of information, sharing of feelings, building trust etc.

2.2. A concise explanation of the communication methods used in health and social care to
include the group specific ones like sign language, braille etc.

2.3. Identification of communication barriers which could be followed by a brief explanation

2.4. A description of how information is handled from the point of receipt, recording, sharing,
processing up to storage and use of the data. Measures that aid maintenance of confidentiality.
For instance, conversations/phone calls with clients should not be overheard, records kept
securely in locked cabinets, use and frequent changing of passwords, A description of recording
procedures e.g. records should be clear, concise, factual and accurate, to be completed as soon
as is practicably possible etc.

2.5. An explanation of the principles of confidentiality in handling information e.g obtaining
consent to share information, whom to share information with, anonymizing information
before sharing etc.
2M1. An evaluation of the factors that could influence maintenance of confidentiality i.e.
showing an understanding of when confidentiality rules can be broken e.g. level of risk to
individual, when imminent and violent threat towards individuals or others is perceived,
when required by law etc.
2D1.An evaluation of strategies used in health and social care settings to overcome
communication barriers e.g. building relationships, staff training, appropriate communication
skills etc.

TASK 3

3.1. Give a concise note on the causes of infection e.g. virus and also give an explanation of
how infection is caused and spread e.g. infected food, air borne etc.

3.2. An explanation of the importance of preventing and controlling spread of infection e.g.
reduction of harm, preventing further outbreak, preventing fine /legal action, preventing
further illnesses etc.

3.3. A concise explanation of ways of reducing infections e.g. vaccinations, use of PPEs etc.
3M1. A description of outbreak management showing the steps involved e.g. reporting and
recording of outbreak, risk assessment, enforcement of preventive measures etc.
3D1. An assessment of how risk assessment can reduce infection in health and social care
e.g. identification of potential hazards, risk management, harm reduction etc.

TASK 4

4.1. A description of working relationships should include: individuals being supported and
their friends and family, caregivers and colleagues, caregivers and managers, caregivers and
professionals (people from other workplaces, including advocates), volunteers and
community groups.

4.2. A detailed role of an advocate with respect to health and social care settings e.g.
facilitating social inclusion and involvement, accessing resources for individuals, etc.

4.3. An explanation of the importance of working in partnership in relation to care given and
received e.g. provision of best outcomes for the individual involved, reduce duplication, use
of specialist expertise and knowledge etc.

4.4. An evaluation of the roles of teams in providing coordinated care e.g. consistency and
continuity of care, allocation of tasks, sharing of roles etc.
4M1. An analysis of how team leadership addresses challenges faced by the teams in health
and social care e.g. role modeling, training for team members, provision of focus, team
motivation, accessing resources etc.

TASK 5

5.1. An explanation of the purpose of care planning, the purpose should include defining
patient’s goals, meeting of individuals specific needs, ensuring consistency of care, involving
individuals in decision making etc.

5.2. This task requires learners to identify those who are likely to be involved in the care
planning process e.g. care givers, friends and family, advocates, other professionals, the
person receiving support etc. and the role they play the care planning process

5.3. A description of how individuals are fully involved in all stages of the care planning e.g.
use of effective communication skills, not talking over them or about them, carrying them
along in all planning and reviewing processes, etc.
5M1. An analysis of methods of overcoming barriers to implementing care plan e.g. risk
assessment, accessing the necessary resources, use of effective communication etc.
Risk assessment comes into play when an activity an individual’s required is to be carried
out, accessing the necessary resources could mean getting to see a specialist or run a test or
use of special facility to improve individuals wellbeing, this resources may be difficult to
access most of the times especially in developing countries where there are limited facilities
or ratio of specialists to service user is wide. money could be a challenge to accessing
resources.
5D1. A review of the challenges of developing care plans that meet the needs of individuals
and their agreed outcomes, make a list of some of the challenges and proffer solutions to
them e.g. show how duty of care, safeguarding, inclusion etc. can help resolve the challenges.

TASK 6

6.1. Learners are expected to mention some common medications, their role and function
and the common side effects e.g. paracetamol, analgesics, for headache and pains, side
effects: nausea vomiting etc.

6.2. Learners are to explain different routes of medication administration in their own words
showing an understanding of the routes of medication administration.

6.3. Learners are to describe how to administer medications safely, this should include the 8
R’s of safe medicine administration, side effects checks etc.

6.4. Learners are to explain records to be completed for administration, storage and disposal
of medication e.g. records of receipt of medication, medical administration record, medical
disposal records and storage records etc. giving the details of the records; what they are used
for, content of the form etc.
6D1, Learners are to analyze standard precautions for infection control for administration of
medications and not the general infection control measures but those relating to medicine
administration across any route e.g. administer medicines from the original container, store
medication in a locked medication cupboard etc.

UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

Example of a Good Research Topic

Assessment of Knowledge of Breast Cancer Among Women in the Ojodu Area of Lagos State. The topic has the components of a good research topic, which are: Variable to be examined (knowledge of breast cancer), study population (women) study location (Ojodu Area of Lagos State)

Sample Aims

Aims or objectives are what you hope to find answers to at the end of your research. It is expected that goals should be simple, straightforward, and not controversial.

1.2 Importance of Aims and Objectives

You are to explain the importance of the aims and objectives of the research (i.e. you are to first outline the aims and objectives, then explain their importance. Using the example above, I could explain that the results generated from this study will reveal the level of knowledge women in Ojodu have regarding breast cancer, if study findings show that there are low levels of knowledge, then the research finding can be presented to health and social workers via the ministry of health, thereby resulting in the planning and implementation of breast cancer awareness programs. This program can help women be equipped with the right knowledge regarding cancer, correct the misconceptions they may have regarding the disease, and increase their willingness to go for cancer screening programs.

1.3 Ethical Considerations

You are to explain the ethical considerations that were applicable to your current research e.g confidentiality, informed consent, voluntary participation etc. Note that you are not to just define ethical considerations.

1.4 Research and Evidence-Based Practice

You are to explain the links between the research and evidence-based practice (i.e you are explain how research and evidence-based practice are similar, if they are)

1.5 Contribution to Decision Making

You are to analyze the contribution of research and evidence based practice (i.e. the general impacts of research and evidence-based practice, show in detail how research and evidence-based practice guide the decisions, or form the basis for decision-making among health and social care workers) on decision making

1.6 Contribution to Health and Social Care

You are to explain the contribution of research to health and social care provision (i.e. the impact of research to health and social care provision)

TASK 2: (Literature Review)

A literature review is not a presentation of definitions or statistics. It is logically reviewing what previous researchers have done on the topic of interest.

The first step in a literature review is to search for scholarly articles/journals/studies/publications that address your topic of interest, (Using the example above, go on google and type; “scholarly/academic articles on knowledge of breast cancer among women). Several papers will come up, you are then to read through and review the papers and present the findings in those papers logically. In reviewing literature, you are not expected to copy and paste the research of others. (Note that you are to review a minimum of 10 papers and report the research findings logically in a narrative form).

Literature Review Structure

Your literature review can have sub-topics:

• Introduction: Here, you can briefly present the standard definition of breast cancer, presentations (signs and symptoms) of breast cancer, the age group mostly affected etc.
• Prevalence of breast cancer: You are to review the study findings of previous researchers. i.e. present what previous researchers found out regarding the prevalence of breast cancer in Africa, Nigeria, and maybe Lagos State as our example state.
• Knowledge of breast cancer: Here, you are to report what other reports have said regarding the knowledge of breast cancer. E.g., several studies have been conducted to have an insight into the level of knowledge women have regarding breast cancer. According to a study conducted in United Arab Emirates (UAE), study findings show that a majority of the study participants (89%), were correctly informed that breast cancer is a common illness and that it affects majorly women aged forty and above. However, knowledge scores were low with regard to knowledge of signs and symptoms. The same study concluded that levels of knowledge regarding breast cancer were lower than expected. (Younis, M., Al-Rubaye, D., Haddad, H., Hammad, A. and Hijazi, M, 2016).

In reviewing the literature, you are not expected to copy and paste the research of others. (Note that you are to review a minimum of 10 papers and report the research findings logically in a narrative form)

TASK 3: (THE RESEARCH)

Please note that you are expected to do actual research using any study design of your choice. Review is not allowed as it requires expertise that you may not be equipped with at this level.

If you choose a quantitative research design, you are to develop a questionnaire with which you will collect data from study participants, after which you are expected to analyze your study findings and present them using simple percentages or charts.

You could also choose a qualitative research design where you interview study participants and record their responses with the aid of an audio recorder, after which you are to report these findings logically.

Task 3 can follow this outline: study location (a brief overview of where the study was conducted), target population (a brief description of study participants), research methodology (how you carried out data collection, the data collection instrument used; questionnaire or interview guide), and detailed results showing tables, pie charts or bar charts.

TASK 4: (IN POWERPOINT SLIDES)

You are to produce a set of slides and notes for a presentation on the findings of your literature review and research, draw conclusions based on your result (make inferences from your result) and make recommendations from your research (i.e. from your conclusions, make a suggestion on the subject matter).

Task 4 can follow this outline: title page containing (the title of the research), summary of literature review, research methodology, presentation of data/results, and finally conclusion and recommendations.

UNIT 6 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

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