booklet 1

• What are the two categories of roles in health and social care settings?


  Health care professionals and social care professionals
• What is the role of professional bodies in health care?

  They ensure professionals receive appropriate education and training and set standards.
• Name three professional bodies that regulate health care professionals.

  GMC, NMC, HCPC
• What happens if a health care professional fails to meet the standards set by their regulatory body?


  They may be deemed unfit to practice and could be struck off the register.
• What is the role of trade unions in health care?


  They support professionals accused of misconduct and negotiate pay and working conditions.
• What does BMA stand for?

  British Medical Association
• What does RCN stand for?

  Royal College of Nursing
• What does Unison represent?


  A trade union for health and social care professionals.
• What are the roles of health care professionals?


  • Doctors
  • Nurses (specific types include district, practice, community psychiatric)
  • Occupational therapists
  • Pharmacists
• What are the roles of social care professionals?

  • Social workers
  • Support workers
  • Domiciliary care workers
  • Care managers
  • Youth workers
• Name two types of doctors and their specialties.

  Oncologists (cancer) and Psychiatrists (mental health)
• What are two responsibilities of a doctor?


  Carry out examinations and prescribe medication.
• What is the role of the GMC?


  Regulates doctors and ensures they meet educational and professional standards.
• What is the purpose of the BMA?


  To represent doctors' interests and protect their employment conditions.
• What are two responsibilities of nurses?


  Give medical advice and monitor patient conditions.
• What is the role of midwives?


  To monitor women during pregnancy and support them during labor.
• What does the NMC do?


  Regulates nurses and midwives, ensuring high standards of practice.
• What is the role of a care manager?


  To manage the provision of residential care for various populations.
• What are two responsibilities of a care assistant?


  Meeting personal care needs and supporting with medication.
• What is the role of a support worker in learning disabilities?


  To promote independence and well-being in individuals with learning disabilities.
• What is the role of an occupational therapist?


  To help people carry out everyday activities essential for health and well-being.
• What does HCPC stand for?


  Health and Care Professions Council
• What are two responsibilities of a social worker?


  Visiting service users and organizing support services.
• ofsted 


  regulate and inspect overall effectiveness of social services for different local authorities, do this to the service
• British association of social workers (BASW)


  secure the wellbeing of social workers, improve the protection od their members in the workplace
• responsibilities of health care assistant 


  provide personal care, provide emotional advice, serve meals
• responsibility of youth worker 


  delivering programmes relating to young people's concerns like smoking, binge drinking

  they run sports teams, organise and manage community projects
• national youth agency ensures quality and development of professional youth work training in England
• personal skills that health and social care professionals must have 


  compassion, good communication, patience, empathy, problem solving and honesty
• responsibility of occupational therapist 


  advise on adaptations to support daily living, keep records to monitor the effectiveness of adaptations
• identify 2 skills required to be a doctor

  prescribing medication , diagnose illnesses
• identify 2 skills required to be a social worker


  visiting service users in homes, keeping detailed records and writing up assessments
• identify 2 responsibilities of occupational therapist


  assessing and treating people of all ages, keeping records and monitoring effectiveness of adaptations
• identify 2 responsibilities of a nurse 


  obtain blood samples, give medical advice
• identify 2 skills required to be a midwife 


  support women during labour, help monitor women and their pregnancy
• identify 2 responsibilities of a care home manager has to their staff


  provide staff with relevant training, manage the provision of care home
• role of CQC care quality commission 


  ensure they meet quality safety standards and monitor hospitals, doctors, offices
• Who is allowed to use the title of occupational therapist?

  Only HCPC registered healthcare professionals
• Why are the standards developed by HCPC important for members?

  They help members meet their requirements
• How do HCPC standards support occupational therapists?

  By guiding them to meet professional requirements