nvq level 2 unit 422-254
Understand Physical Disability
Outcome 1
1. Explain why it is important to recognise and value an individual as a person
A. It is important to recognise an individual as a person as it is their human right to be seen as such. If an individual is not seen as a person it devalues them and isolates them from everyday society making them feel “different”.
2. Describe the importance of recognising an individual’s strengths and abilities
A. Recognising a person’s strengths and abilities encourages independence and gives the person confidence in themselves. Encouragement to use these strengths and abilities also gives the person a feeling of control over their own lives which in turn encourages self-belief and confidence. Recognising strengths and abilities may also develop further skills and help with the likes of rehabilitation.
3. Describe how to work in a person centred way that fully involves the individual.
A. Working in a person centred way should fully involve the individual which means excellent care and a happier individual. To work in a person centred way should involve talking to the individual about their likes and dislikes, discovering how they like things done, and also recognising that people change and so may their care needs as well as routines and what they like. It is also important to recognise that people get bored, so it is important to keep the likes of care plans live, and review with the individual often to keep up with any changes and to ensure the high standards of tailored care is given.
Outcome 2
1. Describe what Is meant by physical disability
A. Physical disability is any disability that limits function of one or more limbs or impairments that limit the function of day to day living such as blindness or epilepsy.
2. Describe what a congenital disability is
A. A congenital disability is a disability that is present at birth and may become more recognisable as the individual gets older, such congenital
Outcome 1
1. Explain why it is important to recognise and value an individual as a person
A. It is important to recognise an individual as a person as it is their human right to be seen as such. If an individual is not seen as a person it devalues them and isolates them from everyday society making them feel “different”.
2. Describe the importance of recognising an individual’s strengths and abilities
A. Recognising a person’s strengths and abilities encourages independence and gives the person confidence in themselves. Encouragement to use these strengths and abilities also gives the person a feeling of control over their own lives which in turn encourages self-belief and confidence. Recognising strengths and abilities may also develop further skills and help with the likes of rehabilitation.
3. Describe how to work in a person centred way that fully involves the individual.
A. Working in a person centred way should fully involve the individual which means excellent care and a happier individual. To work in a person centred way should involve talking to the individual about their likes and dislikes, discovering how they like things done, and also recognising that people change and so may their care needs as well as routines and what they like. It is also important to recognise that people get bored, so it is important to keep the likes of care plans live, and review with the individual often to keep up with any changes and to ensure the high standards of tailored care is given.
Outcome 2
1. Describe what Is meant by physical disability
A. Physical disability is any disability that limits function of one or more limbs or impairments that limit the function of day to day living such as blindness or epilepsy.
2. Describe what a congenital disability is
A. A congenital disability is a disability that is present at birth and may become more recognisable as the individual gets older, such congenital