Working in the Health Sector

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand potential careers in the health sector

2 Understand how organisations are structured in the health sector

3 Understand roles and responsibilities in the health sector

4 Understand multi-disciplinary working in the health sector.

P1 describe the requirements for two careers in the health sector

P2 describe the overall structure of health services provision in home country

P3 describe the roles and responsibilities of three overarching organisations in the health sector

P4 describe three examples of legislation, policies, standards or codes of practice that influence provision of health services

P5 explain the role of workforce development in the health sector

P6 describe two examples of multidisciplinary working in the health sector.

M1 explain how the requirements of health care workers can contribute to providing a positive experience for patients

M2 explain the roles of the three organisations in improving health services provision

M3 explain the role of legislation, policies, standards or codes of practice in improving provision of health services

M4 explain how multi-disciplinary working can improve the provision of health services.

D1 evaluate the requirements of health care workers in terms of providing a competent workforce for the health sector

D2 use examples to evaluate the effectiveness of multi-disciplinary working for patients.