BTEC International Level 3 Health and Social Care

Unit 21: Unit 21 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 21 (Unit 21) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH21 criteria4 learning aims
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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

10 criteria
A.P1Explain the potential benefits of two different complementary therapies for individuals with different needs.
B.P2Explain how individuals can access complementary therapies, with reference to factors affecting provision.
B.P3Explain the provision of complementary therapies in relation to conventional medical treatment of two different disorders.
B.P4Describe the diagnostic techniques used in haematology.
B.P5Explain the processes involved in producing safe blood products for
C.P4Explain the role of professional organisations in supporting the provision of complementary therapies.
C.P5Explain factors to be considered when providing complementary therapies.
C.P6Explain the causes of cell injury.
D.P7Explain two of the biochemistry systems in the human body.
D.P8Explain two biochemical tests used in monitoring the biochemistry of the

Merit

6 criteria
A.M1Assess the effectiveness of specific, non-specific and inflammatory processes in helping the body defend itself against infection.
B.M2Analyse the reasons why complementary therapies may be offered in addition to conventional medical treatment.
B.M3Analyse the effectiveness of the screening processes in preventing the
C.M3Analyse the importance of regulation in the provision of complementary therapies.
C.M4Assess the importance of different factors when providing complementary therapies in the health and social care sector.
D.M5Discuss the importance of balanced biochemical systems in the human

Distinction

5 criteria
A.D1Justify the contribution of complementary therapies in maintaining health and wellbeing for individuals with different needs.
AB.D1Justify the prominent role of haematology as a diagnostic tool and in the transfusion processes.
BC.D2Evaluate the provision and effectiveness of complementary therapies in relation to conventional medical treatments in the health and social care sector.
CD.D2Evaluate how the results of cell pathology used in conjunction with biochemical investigations can be used as diagnostic tools.
CD.D3Evaluate the work done by laboratories into effectively diagnosing

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

ExplainDescribeAssessAnalyseDiscussJustifyEvaluate
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

  • A. Understand the ways in which the body defends itself against infection
  • B. Examine the principles of blood transfusion science and its importance to those working in haematology
  • C. Investigate the importance of cell pathology as a diagnostic tool
  • D. Explore how the chemical make-up of the body influences health and disease

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