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Unit 4 requires the learner to understand what is meant by cardiovascular disease and to carry out an NHS Health Check assessment with clients at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Tip!
- Use the learner workbook to capture and evidence how to achieve the learning outcomes.
- Use the supporting materials to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding.
- Trainers and assessors should refer to the assessor workbook to get tips on what to look for when assessing the learner.
1. Understand what is meant by cardiovascular disease
2. Understand how to carry out NHS Health Check assessments with clients at risk of cardiovascular disease
3. The learner will be able to carry out NHS Health Check assessments with clients at risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease
External online resources for unit 4 learning outcomes:
Practice using the Qrisk2 calculator here
Read more information on Qrisk2 here
EMIS: how to activate the happy faces icon on your Qrisk tool to communicate risk.
Use the NHS heart age tool to see how lifestyle factors impacts vascular risk
NHS Health Check results booklet
Dementia training e Learning course
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