Full Description
Written specifically for students who are undertaking a foundation degree or higher level apprenticeship in healthcare practice, or for those studying for the new nursing associate role, this book provides readers with the core knowledge and skills, giving them a springboard to further study. Key features include:A broad range of topics such as study skills, professional development, infection control and health promotion, health sciences, mental health, learning disabilities, children and familiesClinical case studies throughout to show how theory relates to real-life practice Different levels of activity to help students 'step up learning' whether they are at level 4 or 5 Written by a wide range of authors with both experience in practice and in running degrees in nursing and health, the book is essential reading for all healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners and nursing associates.
Contents
Part 1Chapter 1: Developing Academic Study Skills: Techniques and Guidance for Undergraduate StudentsChapter 2: Values and Ethical Frameworks in Health and Social CareChapter 3: Personal and Professional DevelopmentChapter 4: Leadership and Teamwork in Health and Social CarePart 2: Biosciences and Essential Knowledge and Skills for CareChapter 5: BioscienceChapter 6: Prevention and Control of InfectionChapter 7: Essential Skills for CareChapter 8: Applied Health SciencesChapter 9: Health PromotionPart 3: Working with Different Groups of PeopleChapter 10: Additional Needs and Challenging Behaviours in Children and AdultsChapter 11: Introduction to Mental Health and WellbeingChapter 12: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
