CACHE Level 3 Award in Healthcare Support in the Paediatric Setting

This CACHE Level 3 qualification is designed to teach the skills needed to work in paediatrichealthcare support. These skills cover a number of different areas such as safeguarding, safety, protection and duty of care in a healthcare setting which are all vital for anyone looking to work with children and young people who are ill and require treatment.

PAEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE SUPPORT COURSE DESCRIPTION

This CACHELevel3 Award in HealthcareSupport in the Paediatric Setting is designed to teach the principles of duty of care, safeguarding and protection and accountability when working as a healthcare assistant with children. The course is designed for those who wish to work in paediatric settings, caring for children with health issues and helping in recovery.

Study time: 80 hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course format: Paper based pack

Assignments: 5 written tasks

Entry requirements: None specific

Unit 1: Understand the role, legal ad ethical accountability of the healthcare assistant when assisting in the delivery of care

Throughout this first unit of this course we will look at how the healthcare assistant works within policies and procedures to ensure they provide the best possible care. This is important in paediatric healthcare and this unit will cover procedures and legislation to be followed as well as accountability and responsibility of each person in the healthcare provision. We will also look at the roles and responsibilities of those working in this sector as well as values and behaviours that are required in the job role.

Unit 2: Understand safeguarding and protection of children and young people in the paediatric setting

In this unit of the course we will be looking at the safeguarding and protection of children. When working in a paediatric healthcare setting it is very important to be able to work in a way that gives the most protection to those in your care. Being able to spot any signs of neglect or harm and then take the correct actions where necessary will ensure that you protect every child in the setting fully.

Unit 3: Principles for implementing duty of care in young people’s settings

In this unit of the course we will be looking at the safeguarding and protection of children. When working in a paediatric healthcare setting it is very important to be able to work in a way that gives the most protection to those in your care. Being able to spot any signs of neglect or harm and then take the correct actions where necessary will ensure that you protect every child in the setting.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Unit 1: Understand the role, legal and ethical accountability of the healthcare assistant when assisting in the delivery of care

Understand current legal and organisational frameworks in relation to the role of the healthcare assistant

Understand delegated responsibility and accountability in relation to the role of the healthcare assistant

Know the employment rights and responsibilities of the healthcare assistant

Understand values and behaviours underpinning the role of the healthcare assistant

Unit 2: Understand safeguarding and protection of children and young people in the paediatric setting

Understand current legislation and guidelines for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

Understand policies and procedures for the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children

Understand the purpose of serious case reviews

Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child has been abused or harmed

Unit 3: Principles for implementing duty of care in young people’s settings

Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice

Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care

Know how to respond to complaints

ASSESSMENTS

This course is assessed through tutor marked assignments which must be sent to your tutor for marking. You will then be provided with feedback and a mark on your work from your tutor within 5 days. After each assignment has been sent off and marked as complete you will have passed the qualification and will receive your certification.

CACHE CERTIFICATION INCLUDED

This qualification comes with CACHE certification included at no additional cost. CACHE are the UK’s leading awarding body in the care and education sectors and are work-renowned for the work which they do. Their courses are seen as an industry standard and many employers specifically request Cache certification when recruiting new people into a role.

Oakwood Home Learning are a CACHE international centre and we work closely with subject specialists at the awarding body to create the best possible content for all of our qualifications. Since 1945, CACHE have been working within the education and care sectors and have amassed a high amount of expertise and recognition for their work both at home and overseas.

People who wish to work in children hospitals or with children as a social worker to provide support and guidance to young people who are recovering from illness.

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.