Caring for Individuals with Additional Needs 

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand why individuals may have additional needs

2 Understand models of disability

3 Understand current practice with respect to provision for additional needs

4 Understand current legislation with respect to individuals with additional needs.

P1 describe reasons why individuals may experience additional needs

P2 describe models of disability and how these may impact upon individuals

P3 describe three barriers that individuals with disabilities may experience

P4 describe four examples of positive working practice with respect to individuals with additional needs

P5 describe three pieces of current legislation that impact upon patients/service users with additional needs.

M1 compare two models of disability in terms of how these may impact upon individuals

M2 explain the role of positive working practices in the promotion of the rights of individuals with additional needs

M3 explain three pieces of current legislation that impact upon patients/service users with additional needs.

D1 evaluate two models of disability in terms of explaining the concept of disability

D2 evaluate the impact that three pieces of current legislation may have in promoting the rights of individuals with additional needs.