Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 43: TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREThis unit should enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge for thefollowing units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care:• Unit HSC31: Promote effective communication for and about individuals• Unit HSC32: Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security inthe working environment• Unit HSC33: Reflect on and develop your practice.This 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 GEN13: Synthesise new knowledge into the development of your ownpractice.Additionally, learners should gain some of the underpinning knowledge for thefollowing core dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework:• 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• Core dimension 6: Equality and diversity — Promote equality and valuediversity.The unit also provides opportunities for the production of evidence towards theLevel 3 key skills in information and communication technology and improving ownlearning and performance.Health and safety issues could be referred to during the progression through this unit.Essential resourcesThe following resources are considered essential for the delivery of this unit:• an appropriately qualified tutor• access to information and communication technology equipment• library resources with key texts and other reference materials• work experience placements.In addition, the following resources are considered to be highly valuable:• videos/DVDs• guest speakers• visits.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007533