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Health (Obstetric Theatre Support) Level 3
YOU NEED A TOTAL OF TEN COMPETENCES TO ACHIEVE THIS AWARD
Core competences: you must select at least two of these:
Unit |
Title |
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Either Or |
HSC31 Promote effective communication for and about individuals CU6 Maintain communications and records within the organisation |
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Either Or |
HSC32 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment GEN3 Maintain health and safety in a clinical/therapeutic environment |
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HSC33 |
Reflect on and develop your practice excluded combination with GEN12 & GEN13 in work effectiveness competences |
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Either Or |
HSC35 Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals HSC34 Promote the well-being and protection of children and young people |
General Clinical/Therapeutic Activities competences: you must
select at least two of these:
| Unit |
Title |
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Either Or |
CHS2 Assist in the administration of medication CHS3 Administer medication to individuals |
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CHS4 |
Identify the individual whose skin integrity is at risk and undertake the appropriate tissue viability risk assessment |
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CHS11 |
Undertake extended personal care |
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CHS12 |
Undertake treatments and dressings related to the care of lesions and wounds |
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CHS19 |
Undertake physiological measurements |
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CHS35 |
Provide first aid to an individual needing emergency assistance |
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CHS36 |
Provide Basic Life Support |
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EUSC1 |
Take a presenting history from an individual to inform assessment |
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EUSC2 |
Obtain supporting information to inform the assessment of an individual |
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FB11 |
Perform routine ECG procedures |
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GEN2 |
Prepare and dress for work in clinical/therapeutic areas |
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GEN4 |
Prepare individuals for clinical/therapeutic activities |
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GEN5 |
Support individuals during and following clinical/therapeutic activities |
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GEN6 |
Prepare environments and resources for use during clinical/therapeutic activities |
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GEN7 |
Monitor and manage the environment and resources during and after clinical/therapeutic activities |
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GEN8 |
Assist the practitioner to implement clinical/therapeutic interventions |
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GEN14 |
Provide advice and information to individuals on how to manage their own condition |
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GEN17 |
Contribute to the discharge of an individual into the care of another service |
Pathway specific competences for this pathway - you must select all five
| Unit |
Title |
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PCS3
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Assist in preparing patients and equipment for transfer and movement within in the perioperative environment |
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PCS4 |
Assist in positioning patients for clinical procedures within the perioperative environment |
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PCS5 |
Assist in the support and monitoring of patients within the perioperative care environment |
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PCS6 |
Assist in the measurement and recording of patients' body fluid output, blood loss and wound drainage during the perioperative phase |
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PCS7 |
Carry out delegated activities to assist the registered practitioner in the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of perioperative patient care |
Your final competence for this pathway must be one these:
Unit |
Title |
Download Unit |
HSC37 |
Care for and protect babies |
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HSC314 |
Care for a newly born baby when the mother is unable to do so |