Activities of Living Patient Care

Course details

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to:

• Discuss a range of work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for clients to include knowledge of the factors influencing the activities of living
• Analyse the activities of living to include the five main concepts of the model of living and the role of a healthcare assistant in utilising the activities of living
• Summarise the principles of maintaining a safe and hygienic environment to include knowledge of infection, accident , fire and problems with sensory deprivation
• Implement a range of tasks carried out when caring for a patient in a safe environment to include effective communication skills
• Employ the skills of a healthcare assistant in providing care for patients to include an awareness of the importance of nutrition, elimination, fluid balance, weight reporting and correct technique for catheter bag use
• Practise skills involved in pressure area care, personal hygiene, foot care, patient temperature, mobilization and urinalysis
• Demonstrate competence in a range of care techniques to include observations, manual and electronic counting, recording and reporting of pulse rate, breathing habit and blood pressure
• Work independently and as part of a healthcare team to respond appropriately to the needs of a client in a care setting.

Assessment:

Skills Demonstration 60% Project 40%

Progression Routes:

FETAC level 5 National Certificate in Health Service Skills