Unit Award Scheme

12276 CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CHILD HEALTH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify the first signs of illness	Student completed work
2	describe at least three symptoms that suggest a child needs to see a doctor	Student completed work
3	suggest at least two guidelines for safely administering medicine to a child	Student completed work
4	identify normal body temperature and describe two ways of taking a child's temperature	Student completed work
5	describe at least two ways to help reduce a high temperature in a child	Student completed work
6	describe at least three ways to prepare a child for a stay in hospital	Student completed work
7	describe how to recognise the symptoms of meningitis	Student completed work
8	identify the importance of sun safety and describe at least four ways to protect a child in the sun	Student completed work
9	take part in a discussion about the importance of immunisation and the arguments for and against	Student completed work
10	produce a leaflet or poster for parents on how to deal with basic first aid for at least four different minor injuries, eg cuts, bangs, grazes, minor scalds.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 October 2005Level - Entry Level