National Vocational Qualification

Health & Social Care Level 2

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 provides the care workers with recognition for the day to day care delivery they provide to their client group.

You must be working in a Health or Social Care setting and have at least 6 months practical experience as a Care Assistant/Health Care Assistant.

Choosing your course

The NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 is made up of six units, at least 2 Core Units must be completed by all candidates, you can then chose 4 further units. If you choose 4 Core Units, you choose 2 further units.

Core Units

201. Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
202. Support the health & safety of yourself and individuals
203. Develop your knowledge and practice
204. Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well being of individuals

Optional Units

205. Carry out & provide feedback on specific plan of care activities
206. Support individuals to access & use information
207. Support individuals in their daily living
208. Support individuals to make journeys
209. Support individuals to meet their domestic & personal needs
210. Support individuals to access & participate in recreational activities
211. Support individuals to take part in development activities
212. Support individuals during therapy sessions
213. Provide food & drink for individuals
214. Help individuals to eat & drink
215. Help individuals to keep mobile
216. Help address the physical comfort needs of individuals
217. Undertake agreed pressure area care
218. Support individuals with their personal care needs
219. Support individuals to manage continence
220. Maintain the feet of individuals who have been assessed as requiring help with general foot care
221. Assist in the administration of medication
222. Support individuals prior to, during & after clinical procedures
223. Contribute to moving & handling individuals
224. Observe, monitor & record the conditions of individuals
225. Support individuals to undertake & monitor their own healthcare
226. Support individuals who are distressed
227. Contribute to working in collaboration with carers in the caring role
228. Contribute to effective group care
229. Gain access to & ensure individuals homes are secure
230. Manage environments & resources during clinical activities
231. Protect yourself from the risk of violence at work

Our Customer Commitment

1. To provide Quality Training
2. Enrol health care workers from nursing homes and residential homes with City & Guilds for NVQ Care .
3. An appropriate assessor/IV support will be determined to suit the individual and companies requirement.
4. All issues of the programme will be effectively managed by our appointed assessors.
5. The level and method of assessing/support will be appropriate to the needs of the trainee.
6. The quality of all training materials is assured.
7. The knowledge of the assessor in the areas of delivery will be technically accurate and up to date
8. Candidates will be allocated a training advisor to be available for support throughout their training programme

Training can be provided to clients in nursing homes and residential homes throughout East Anglia and in other areas by arrangement.

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