OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Practice (Northern Ireland)

1.3 Health and Social Care

Qualification Code

610/7339/8

Qualification Level

L3

Credits

44

Minimum Age

18

Review Date

30/03/2031

Total Qualification Time

440 Hours

Guided Learning Hours

317 Hours

Deliver this Qualification

Qualification Information

The OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Practice (Northern Ireland) qualification will support learners to consolidate their practice; engage in ongoing continuing professional development; and progress to higher level qualifications in health and social care, including the OCN NI Level 4 Diploma in Working in Adult Care (Northern Ireland). To achieve the OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Practice (Northern Ireland) learners will be required to achieve a minimum of 44 credits by completing mandatory units – 26 credits and a minimum of 18 credits from the optional groups of units A and B. A minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 6 credits must be achieved from Optional Group A Units and the remaining credits taken from Optional Group B Units. A maximum of 6 credits can be taken from the Level 2 Optional Units.

Units

Continuing Professional Development in Health and Social Care (CBG924)

L3

4 Credits

Contributing to Awareness Raising of Health Issues (H/651/9884)

L3

4 Credits

Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care (F/651/9865)

L2

2 Credits

Moving and Positioning Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan (K/651/9868)

L2

4 Credits

Obtaining and Handling Venous Blood Samples (D/651/9918)

L3

3 Credits

Obtaining and Testing Capillary Blood Samples (A/651/9917)

L3

4 Credits

Performing Intravenous Cannulation (Y/651/9916)

L3

4 Credits

Performing Routine Electrocardiograph Procedures ( K/651/9911)

L3

4 Credits

Preparing for and Carrying Out Extended Feeding Techniques (A/651/9908)

L3

4 Credits

Promoting and Implementing Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (D/651/9846)

L3

4 Credits

Promoting and Implementing Person-Centred Practice (J/651/9849)

L3

4 Credits

Promoting Effective Communication and Information Sharing in Health and Social Care (A/651/9845)

L3

6 Credits

Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (M/651/9850)

L3

2 Credits

Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings (T/651/9915)

L3

5 Credits

Promoting Positive Behaviour ( Y/651/9907)

L3

4 Credits

Providing Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort (T/651/9870)

L2

2 Credits

Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technologies (F/651/9919)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals in Their Relationships (T/651/9906)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities (R/651/9905)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday Life (J/651/9885)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Manage Dysphagia (L/651/9912)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Negotiate Different Environments (R/651/9914)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Participate in Group Activity Provision in Health and Social Care (H/651/9866)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals Using Telecommunications Technologies (M/651/9913)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals who are Distressed (Y/651/9871)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals Who Are Substance Users (A/651/9881)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities (A/651/9872)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Personal Care in Accordance with their Care Plan (J/651/9867)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Specific Communication Needs (Y/651/9880)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Parents with Disabilities (M/651/9879)

L3

6 Credits

Supporting Young People with a Disability in Transitioning to Adulthood (L/651/9878)

L3

5 Credits

Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (T/651/9852)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Dementia (D/651/9855)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Homelessness (A/651/9863)

L3

3 Credits

Understand how to Provide Support in End of Life Care (T/651/9861)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices in Health and Social Care (H/651/9848)

L3

2 Credits

Understand Mental Health (A/651/9854)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Personalisation through Self-Directed Support (K/651/9859)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Person-Centred Approaches to Supporting Older People ( J/651/9858)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Physical Disability (H/651/9857)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Principles of Supporting Individuals in Relation to Sexuality and Sexual Health (Y/651/9853)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Reablement in Health and Social Care Services (D/651/9864)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Safeguarding, Protection and Duty of Care in Health and Social Care (F/651/9847)

L3

4 Credits

Understand Sensory Loss (R/651/9860)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Substance Use and Referring Individuals to Specialists (Y/651/9862)

L3

3 Credits

Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (R/651/9851)

L3

3 Credits

Understand the Nature and Impact of Acquired Brain Injury (F/651/9856)

L3

3 Credits

Undertaking Agreed Pressure Area Care (L/651/9869)

L2

4 Credits

Undertaking Physiological Measurements (D/651/9909)

L3

3 Credits

Undertaking Stoma Care (J/651/9910)

L3

4 Credits

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