Unit Breakdown

Title

Provide Support for Mobility   

Type

Knowledge and skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand the importance of mobility.

1.1

Define ‘mobility’.

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

Showcasing your skills: –

Observations

Witness Testimonies

Workplace Records

Minutes of Meetings

Care Plans

Daily notes

Supervision / Appraisals Records

Medication Administration Records

In put – Out put Records

Turn Charts

Reports

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected by mobility.

1.3

Outline the effects that reduced mobility may have on an individual’s well-being.

1.4

Describe the benefits of maintaining and improving mobility.

2

Be able to prepare for mobility activities.

2.1

Agree mobility activities with the individual and others, according to the individual’s needs and abilities.

2.2

Remove or minimise hazards in the environment before a mobility activity.

2.3

Check the suitability of an individual’s clothing and footwear for safety and mobility.

2.4

Check the suitability of mobility equipment and appliances for the individual.

2.5

Check the safety and cleanliness of mobility equipment and appliances.

3

Be able to support individuals to keep mobile.

3.1

Promote the active participation of the individual during a mobility activity.

3.2

Assist an individual to use mobility appliances correctly and safely.

3.3

Monitor the individual during the mobility activity and report any adverse events to an appropriate person

3.4

Give feedback and encouragement to the individual during mobility activities.

4

Be able to observe, record and report on activities to support mobility.

4.1

Record observations of mobility activity.

4.2

Report on progress and/or problems relating to the mobility activity including:

• choice of activities • equipment • appliances • the support provided.