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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
Ref:
600/4763/X
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health and Social Care
Registration & certification fee:
£82.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
189
TQT:
260
Credit value:
26
This qualification is now withdrawn and we are no longer able to take learner registrations. The support materials for this qualification will not be updated.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification aims to upskill the workforce in stroke care to improve services and meet the projected outcomes of the National Stroke Strategy for England. It also contributes towards the Stroke Specific Education Framework.
This qualification provides the opportunity to further develop knowledge around supporting individuals with stroke. It supports learners to understand:
• the impact of the effects of stroke on daily living
• associated complications for an individual with stroke
• changing physical needs of individuals affected by stroke
• communication factors affecting individuals following a stroke.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for a wide range of workers and prospective workers within the health and social care sector.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management, learners are required to achieve 26 credits. 17 credits must be from the 4 mandatory units and 9 credits (a minimum of 2 units) from the optional units. A minimum of 20 credits must be achieved at level 3.
How is it assessed?
To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the chosen units. Grades are not awarded.
The Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management is internally assessed.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
The Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management is a competence-based qualification.
A competence-based qualification must be assessed in a real work environment in accordance with the relevant assessment principles. For further information on the principles, please visit the qualification page on our website.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
• Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
The objectives of this qualification are to prepare learners for further training and to support a role in the workplace.
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 718 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 634 KB)
Learner overview (PDF | 101 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Skills for Care and development assessment principles (PDF | 225 KB)
Unit breakdown
Stroke Awareness (F/503/7150)
Understand Stroke Care Management (J/503/7165)
Support Individuals to Manage Dysphagia (L/602/4007)
Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs (T/601/8282)
Assist Others to Monitor Individuals' Progress in Managing Dysphagia (R/602/4008 )
Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss (F/601/3442)
Support Individuals During a Period of Change (M/601/7907)
Understand Sensory Loss (M/601/3467)
Support Individuals at the End of Life (T/601/9495)
Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort (K/601/9025)
Support Individuals Who Are Bereaved (A/601/7909)
Support Families of Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury (T/601/5804)
Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (J/601/5824)
Support Individuals to Eat and Drink (M/601/8054)
Promote Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings (T/503/2575)
Enable Individuals With Behavioural Difficulties to Develop Strategies to Change Their Behaviour (L/601/9034)
Promote Positive Behaviour (F/601/3764)
Implement the Positive Behavioural Support Model (T/601/9738)
Provide Support to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday Life (L/601/8028)
Provide Support for Therapy Sessions (D/601/9023)
Provide Support to Continue Recommended Therapies (A/601/9028)
Promote Person Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care (Y/601/8145)