Unit 520: Continuous Professiona lDevelopment in Adult Care

LO1 Be able to demonstrate commitment to own development.

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Q1. Evaluate own knowledge and performance using standards and benchmarks.

In the present scenario, moral dilemmas play a very important role in the growth and development of an individual. In simpler terms, it is defined as a situation in which individuals make morally right decisions and it results in wrong outcomes. On the other side, it can be stated that sometimes people make morally wrong decisions and produce the most favorable outcomes. Furthermore, it can be better understood by the example of the shipwreck, in which the captain of the ship experienced a situation where he was required to decide whether he should throw a weak passenger or let all the people drown. The present research depicts the nature of moral dilemmas along with the strengths and limitations of different moral theories.

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Q2. Identify and prioritize own professional development needs and aspirations, and implement plans to meet these.

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Q3. Create and engage with opportunities for others to provide feedback on own performance across all aspects of the role.

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Q4. Identify a range of opportunities to support own professional development that reflect own learning style and needs.

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Q5. Evaluate how own practice has been improved through :
1. the implementation of the professional development plan
2. reflection on feedback from others
3. learning from achievements and adverse events.

LO2 Be able to demonstrate commitment to self-awareness.

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Q6. Use feedback and reflective practice to increase own self-awareness.

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Q7. Analyse how own values, belief systems, and experiences impact own practices.

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Q8. Analyse how own emotions affect behaviour and the impact this has on others.

LO3 Be able to manage own workload effectively.

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Q8. Use strategies and tools to plan and identify priorities for work, and revise plans when priorities change.

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Q9. Use digital technology to enhance own and others’ efficiency.

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Q10. Facilitate the development of others to enable effective delegation.

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Q11. Consider the impact on own wellbeing when planning and responding to organisational priorities.

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Q12. Plan strategies and support mechanisms to access when workload is difficult to manage.