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

1.3 Health and Social Care

Qualification Code

603/6716/7

Qualification Level

L3

Credits

58

Minimum Age

18

Review Date

29/09/2028

Total Qualification Time

580 Hours

Guided Learning Hours

363 Hours

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Qualification Information

This is an OCN NI Apprenticeship Qualification.The aim of the OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) is to provide learners within health and social care, training aligned to the Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Framework and is fully endorsed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).To achieve the OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland), learners must successfully complete 58 credits which include 37 credits from the four mandatory units, and 21 credits from the optional group of units. A maximum of 7 credits may be taken from the Level 2 optional units.

Units

Administering Medication to Individuals and Monitoring Effects (A/618/4786)

L3

5 Credits

Contributing to Awareness Raising of Health Issues (J/618/4788)

L3

4 Credits

Develop, Maintain and Use Records in Health and Social Care Settings (T/650/0210)

L3

3 Credits

Diabetes Awareness (T/618/4768)

L3

3 Credits

Effective Communication with Individuals with Sensory Loss (H/618/4765)

L3

4 Credits

Facilitating Learning and Development Activities for Individuals (L/618/4792)

L3

5 Credits

Facilitating Person-Centred Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Review (K/618/4802)

L3

3 Credits

Factors Impacting on Mental Health and Well-being (H/618/4751)

L3

3 Credits

Implementing Therapeutic Group Activities (D/618/4795)

L3

4 Credits

Increase Awareness of Misuse of Substances within Individuals and Groups (F/618/4773)

L3

7 Credits

Managing Challenging Behaviour and Promoting Positive Behaviour (D/618/4828)

L3

6 Credits

Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan (T/618/4737)

L2

4 Credits

Obtaining and Testing Capillary Blood Samples (K/618/4850)

L3

4 Credits

Performing Intravenous Cannulation (T/618/4849)

L3

4 Credits

Performing Routine Electrocardiograph Procedures (K/618/4833)

L3

4 Credits

Person-Centred Approaches to Supporting Older People (L/618/4761)

L3

3 Credits

Prepare Environments and Resources for use During Healthcare Activities (A/618/4741)

L2

3 Credits

Preparing for and Carrying Out Extended Feeding Techniques (H/618/4829)

L3

4 Credits

Principles of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities in Relation to Sexuality and Sexual Health (H/618/4748)

L3

3 Credits

Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings (M/618/4848)

L3

5 Credits

Promoting Personalisation within Social Care (Y/618/4763)

L3

3 Credits

Provide Support for Journeys (J/618/4743)

L2

2 Credits

Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort (T/618/4740)

L2

2 Credits

Providing Person-Centred and Inclusive Support in Dementia Care Practice (M/618/4753)

L3

5 Credits

Providing Support When Working in End of Life Care (M/618/4770)

L3

7 Credits

Rights and Choices for Individuals with Dementia (T/618/4754)

L3

4 Credits

Stroke Awareness (M/618/4736)

L2

3 Credits

Substance Misuse and Referring Individuals to Specialists (T/618/4771)

L3

4 Credits

Supply and Exchange Injecting Equipment for Individuals (R/618/4776)

L3

3 Credits

Support Individuals to Manage Continence (F/618/4742)

L2

3 Credits

Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (D/618/4747)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals During Periods of Change (L/618/4825)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technologies (F/618/4854)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals in Their Relationships (H/618/4801)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals through Detoxification Programmes (L/618/4775)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities (K/618/4797)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Access Education, Training or Employment (J/618/4855)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation Services (J/618/4824)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday Life (L/618/4789)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Manage Direct Payments (M/618/4851)

L3

6 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Manage Dysphagia (M/618/4834)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Manage their Finances (F/618/4823)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Negotiate Different Environments (D/618/4845)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Prepare for and Settle into New Home Environments (R/618/4826)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Stay Safe from Harm or Abuse (H/618/4846)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals Using Telecommunications Technologies (R/618/4843)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals who are Distressed (L/618/4744)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals Who Are Substance Misusers (A/618/4772)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Behavioural Difficulties Develop Strategies to Change Their Behaviour (T/618/4835)

L3

6 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Home Living (A/618/4822)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities (L/618/4758)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Specific Communication Needs (K/618/4766)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Individuals Within a Shared Lives Arrangement (D/618/4800)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Parents with Disabilities (J/618/4760)

L3

6 Credits

Supporting the Social Inclusion of Individuals (K/618/4847)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Use of Medication in Social Care Settings (M/618/4784)

L3

5 Credits

Supporting Young People with a Disability in Transitioning To Adulthood (R/618/4759)

L3

5 Credits

Testing for Substance Misuse (J/618/4774)

L3

5 Credits

Theme 1: Communication and Information Sharing (L/618/4727)

L3

5 Credits

Theme 2: Health and Well-being (R/618/4728)

L3

7 Credits

Theme 3: Principles and Values (Y/618/4729)

L3

15 Credits

Theme 4: Continuous Professional Development in the Context of Health and Social Care (L/618/4730)

L3

10 Credits

Theory and Practice of Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (Y/618/4746)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Models of Disability (J/618/4757)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Physical Disability (F/618/4756)

L3

4 Credits

Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (R/618/4745)

L3

3 Credits

Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury (A/618/4755)

L3

4 Credits

Understand the Process and Impact of Dementia (K/618/4752)

L3

3 Credits

Understanding How to Support the Use of Medication in Health and Social Care Settings (A/650/0212)

L3

5 Credits

Understanding Mental Health (K/618/4749)

L3

3 Credits

Understanding Sensory Loss (D/618/4764)

L3

3 Credits

Understanding Team Management in Health and Social Care (D/650/0213)

L4

10 Credits

Understanding the Role of the Mental Health Worker (D/618/4750)

L3

3 Credits

Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care (A/618/4738)

L2

4 Credits

Undertaking Physiological Measurements (Y/618/4830)

L3

3 Credits

Undertaking Stoma Care (H/618/4832)

L3

4 Credits

Undertaking Urethral Catheterisation Processes (D/618/4831)

L3

4 Credits

Working in Partnership with Families to Support Individuals (Y/618/4827)

L3

4 Credits

Working with Families, Carers and Individuals During Periods of Crisis (A/618/4853)

L3

5 Credits

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