HSC2024workbook
Health and Social Care Diploma Workbook
Learner name………………….
Undertake agreed pressure area care.
Introduction
This workbook will support you to develop the required outcomes for the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma for Unit HSC 2024
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:-
1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care.
2. Understand good practice in relation to your own role when undertaking pressure area care.
3. Follow the agreed care plan.
4. Understand the use of materials, equipment and resources available when undertaking pressure area care.
5. Prepare to undertake pressure area care.
6. Undertake pressure area care.
Theory relating pressure area care will be covered during Health and Social care workshops.
Practical instruction will be given by experienced staff in your work place.
Learners will also need to complete a workbook and activities to demonstrate their understanding. These will be handed in to the health and social care assessor and feedback will be given. The workbook should then be kept in your portfolio as evidence for your Diploma.
Competence will be assessed in the workplace by health and social care assessors.
The Skin.
The skin weighs about 15% of total body weight and receives about a 1/3 of the blood supply. It varies in thickness from 1/50” on the eyelids to 1/3” on the soles of the feet.
Skin functions
1. The skin provides a tough covering for the body and is naturally acidic. This acidity helps to protect against infection.
2. The skin is sensitive. Some areas such as the lips and finger tips have greater numbers of nerve endings and are especially sensitive. The skin registers and distinguishes between touch, pain, itch, hot and cold sensation.
3. The skin helps to maintain body temperature. Blood vessels in the skin will dilate or constrict in response to temperature changes. When the body is hot the skin pores will open and release sweat. When the
Learner name………………….
Undertake agreed pressure area care.
Introduction
This workbook will support you to develop the required outcomes for the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma for Unit HSC 2024
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:-
1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care.
2. Understand good practice in relation to your own role when undertaking pressure area care.
3. Follow the agreed care plan.
4. Understand the use of materials, equipment and resources available when undertaking pressure area care.
5. Prepare to undertake pressure area care.
6. Undertake pressure area care.
Theory relating pressure area care will be covered during Health and Social care workshops.
Practical instruction will be given by experienced staff in your work place.
Learners will also need to complete a workbook and activities to demonstrate their understanding. These will be handed in to the health and social care assessor and feedback will be given. The workbook should then be kept in your portfolio as evidence for your Diploma.
Competence will be assessed in the workplace by health and social care assessors.
The Skin.
The skin weighs about 15% of total body weight and receives about a 1/3 of the blood supply. It varies in thickness from 1/50” on the eyelids to 1/3” on the soles of the feet.
Skin functions
1. The skin provides a tough covering for the body and is naturally acidic. This acidity helps to protect against infection.
2. The skin is sensitive. Some areas such as the lips and finger tips have greater numbers of nerve endings and are especially sensitive. The skin registers and distinguishes between touch, pain, itch, hot and cold sensation.
3. The skin helps to maintain body temperature. Blood vessels in the skin will dilate or constrict in response to temperature changes. When the body is hot the skin pores will open and release sweat. When the