Level 2 Understanding Personal Care Needs

Teacher

Nicole Miller

Level 2 Understanding Personal Care Needs

Understanding Person Care Needs focuses on developing a person-centred approach to delivering high levels of personal care.

As we see an increasingly ageing population, the number of adults needing around-the-clock care is on the rise. As well as the need for medical care, there is also a need for high levels of personal care to allow those who need support to live as comfortably as possible.

COURSE CONTENT

Understanding person-centred care
Supporting personal hygiene
Understanding foot care for individuals
Understanding how to support individuals to maintain oral health
Understanding pressure area care
Understanding sepsis

ELIGIBILITY

Age 19+
Applicants aged between 19 – 23 must hold a prior level 2 or above qualification in any subject except the subject they wish to apply for.
Applicants over 23 do not need any entry qualifications
Lives in England
British Citizen or have been living within the EU for 3 years for purposes other than study
Able to supply ID at induction
Provide residency evidence if not a British citizen

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Further your personal and professional development
Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
Improve quality of life for those who need care

What You will Learn

Understand person-centred approaches for care and support
Understand the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support
Understand how to encourage active participation
Understand how to support the individuals well-being
Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
Understand how to support an individual with their personal hygiene
Know the underlying issues which may result in poor personal hygiene
Understand the basic structure and function of the foot
Understand the causes and risk factors of foot problems
Understand how to carry out foot and nail care
Understand reporting and referral procedures in relation to foot care
Understand the importance of good oral health
Know how to support an individual to maintain good oral health
Understand the effects of oral health on well-being
Know the importance of including oral health in care plans and records
Understand factors contributing to the development of pressure sores
Understand good practice in relation to pressure area care
Understand how to follow an agreed care plan
Know about materials, equipment and resources available to undertake pressure area care
Understand how to undertake pressure area care
Know what sepsis is and who it may affect
Understand causes of sepsis
Understand signs and symptoms of sepsis
Understand different treatments for sepsis
Understand regulation and guidance in relation to sepsis