This unit is one of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:
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- 1. Understand how legislation and regulatory procedures impact on the provision of assistive technology
- 2. Understand how assistive technology can support independent living and individual wellbeing
- 2.1 Critically compare assistive technology solutions for each of the following: a. communications b. wellbeing c. employment d. finance e. keeping safe f. travel g. social networking
- 2.2 Research developments in assistive technology
- 2.3 Compare how assistive technology can improve outcomes for different individuals including: a. independence b. wellbeing.
- 3. Be able to carry out assessment for assistive technology
- 3.1 Support an individual and others to review assistive technology in relation to their: a. strengths b. needs c. options
- 3.2 Use assessment to identify assistive technology solutions which preserve dignity for an individual
- 3.3 Support an individual to express their informed choice about assistive technology considering: a. merits of different solutions b. impact of different solutions c. concerns an individual has
- 3.4 Assess the suitability of the home environment for assistive technology
- 3.5 Undertake risk assessment for the assistive technology to cover: a. social b. safeguarding c. financial d. operability e. data protection
- 3.6 Use agreed processes to establish consent when an individual is not able to express informed consent for themselves
- 3.7 Record outcomes of assessment according to agreed ways of working.
- 4. Be able to support an individual and others to implement assistive technology
- 4.1 Offer advice and guidance in relation to assistive technology procurement including: a. solution options b. cost c. availability d. sourcing e. funding options
- 4.2 Support an individual and others to measure impact of assistive technology
- 4.3 Support an individual and others to understand roles and responsibilities regarding contractual obligations
- 4.4 Evaluate support measures available to individuals using assistive technology to maintain their independence
- 4.5 Establish contingency plans for assistive technology provision to address areas identified in risk assessment
- 4.6 Develop a strategy for on-going assessment and review according to agreed ways of working.
- 5. Be able to work in partnership with an individual and others to review provision of assistive technology
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