This module will enable the student to understand and appreciate the concepts of a healthy lifestyle and various aspects of health promotion and self-care. It also provides the learner with an overview of health definitions, policies and an understanding of various aspects of health and well-being. The module will also examine people’s lived experiences, the absence or presence of disease, individual health and how risk behaviour may contribute to poor health. As health and well-being is an ongoing and dynamic subject, the syllabus content will be expanded or modified, as the case may be, to reflect developments within social care. In order to progress, all components of module assessment must be passed by students – failure to successfully to complete any component will require repeat assessment/exam.
Health Promotion and Well-being: Theories, Policies, Procedures
Definitions and fundamental concepts of health promotion and well-being, influence of empowerment principles, society and the environment on health, health promotion among people with disabilities, older people, families, societies, vulnerable people and children, healthy workplaces and neighbourhoods.
Understanding Health
Understand the functions of body systems e.g. circulatory: respiratory: digestive: in relation to managing and planning a healthier lifestyle. Understanding health problems associated with these systems. Benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle, food safety. menu planning and special diet requirements: The health status of the Irish population: Understanding the effects of individual and societal actions on all aspects of health and well-being: Examining medical conditions, food allergies, food intolerances and the effects on service user’s health. Sexual health awareness.
Health and Safety
Health and safety policies and procedures. Common causes of infection. Hygiene and infection control, incl. prevention of cross-infection, HPSC guidelines. Administration of medication.
Mental Health and Well-being
Understanding the different aspects of mental health and their impact on our service users. Legislation, policies and procedures in mental health and its promotion. Investigating the different mental health issues, societal perceptions, impacts and educating our clients around their needs when dealing with mental health issues. Importance of self-care for both the social care worker and service user to avoid mental health issues, stress and compassionate fatigue.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |