Hsc L2 U201

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Unit 201 - Principles of communication in adult social care setting Outcome 1 - Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate. To express needs & desires, inform of any problems and for social reasons. 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings. Effective communication is essential to working in adult social care settings, as it allows you to provide the right care for the right person, by finding out an individuals needs and desires. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe individuals reactions when communicating with them. To make sure they have understood and are happy with what has been communicated to them. Outcome 2 - Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual. 2.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual's communication and language needs, wishes and preferences. Not everybody communicates using the same methods, but everybody needs to communicate, so it is important to find a method that works for each individual. 2.2 Describe a range of communication methods. Verbal; speaking, listening Facial expressions to express a feeling e.g. Smiling or frowning Physical contact e.g. A hand on somebody's shoulder to reassure them If somebody is deaf it may help to use sign language, or written communication Outcome 3 - Understand how to reduce barriers to communication. 3.1 Identify barriers to communication. Physical disabilities, Language differences, lack of interest/attention/understanding, environment. 3.2 Describe ways to reduce barriers to communication. This involves finding a more appropriate method of communication, e.g. Sign language if someone is deaf. Providing a translator if someone doesn't speak
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