Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 31: PHYSIOLOGY OF CO-ORDINATIONThis unit should also enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge forthe following units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health:• Unit CU6: Maintain communications and records within the organisation• Unit GEN12: Reflect on and evaluate your own values, priorities, interestsand effectiveness• Unit GEN13: Synthesise new knowledge into the development of your ownpractice.Some of the underpinning knowledge should also be gained for the following coredimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework:• Core dimension 1: Communication — Develop and maintain communication withpeople about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations• Core dimension 2: Personal and people development — Develop oneself andcontribute to the development of others• Core dimension 3: Health, safety and security — Promote, monitor andmaintain best practice in health, safety and security.The unit provides opportunities for the production of evidence towards the Level 3key skills in communication, information and communication technology, improvingown learning and performance and working with others.Health and safety issues can be introduced through the teaching of this unit, throughthe practical tasks.Essential resourcesThe following resources are considered essential for the delivery of this unit:• an appropriately qualified tutor• library resources with key texts and other reference materials.In addition, the following resources are considered to be highly valuable:• models/charts• audio and visual records.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007399