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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Provide basic interventions to prevent deformities improve mobility and reduce pain for clients with disabilities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
260498  Provide basic interventions to prevent deformities improve mobility and reduce pain for clients with disabilities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Preventive Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons required to provide intervention to community members of similar cultural background and mother tongue and who have disabilities and or chronic diseases that prevent them from moving around. The unit standard will enable the person to help prevent a client's joints from becoming stiff and deformed, muscles from becoming weak, stiff and painful and help the client move around during everyday activities.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining why movement is important and the problems associated with lack of movement.
  • Preventing deformity, mobility, muscular and joint pain problems.
  • Evaluating a client's mobility to determine a programme to support mobility and reduce pain.
  • Implementing a mobility programme for a client. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the importance of movement and the problems associated with lack of movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fundamental anatomy and physiology of musculo-skeletal and nervous systems are explained in relation to the normal accepted functions of muscles, joints and the nervous system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The importance of movement is explained in relation to the possibility of joint and muscle deterioration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The stages of progression of HIV/AIDS and the role of movement at each stage is described in basic terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The causes of immobility are described with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Causes include but are not limited to fractures, weakness, spasticity, lack of use.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prevent deformity, immobility, muscular and joint pain problems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The ways of changing positions of the client to prevent deformity are described and demonstrated with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The methods of teaching a client different positions for day and night to prevent deformity are demonstrated with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role of passive movements for clients with various problems are discussed with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Problems include but are not limited to movement and mobility problems, lack of energy, poor sensation/feeling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Passive movements for various deformities or immobility are demonstrated and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Assistance is given to a client suffering from joint or muscle pain by identifying the causes and implementing suitable methods of treatment with required precautions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Treatments include but are not limited to rest, ice, compression, elevation and exercise (RICEE).
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate a client's mobility to determine a programme to support mobility and reduce pain. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ways of evaluating a client's mobility are identified and explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Possible and actual problems are listed in relation to the source and proposed solutions for improving mobility and reducing pain are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The test for mobility is demonstrated in line with WHO criteria. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Implement a mobility programme for a client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An appropriate mobility programme is determined in line with client evaluation to make own home accessible. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Creating accessibility in the home includes but is not limited to determining problems of accessibility, assisting the client and significant others to remove obstacles, discussing ways to make the community more accessible.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A client and significant others are taught active and/or passive exercises to increase mobility, prevent deformities and reduce pain. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    An active and/or passive exercise programme includes but is not limited to precautions when doing the exercises, the role of the client's significant others in assisting the client in exercises, the use of exercises for different problems including moving and being bedridden, lack of energy, poor sensation/feeling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A client is assisted in preventing bedsores by identifying likely or possible causes and implementing measures and to prevent them developing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Clients are taught how to move during everyday activities. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Everyday activities Include but are not limited to getting in and out of bed/wheelchair, on/off chairs, going up and down stairs.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The need for a mobility aid is identified, the client is taught how and when to use it and how to identify and overcome deficiencies in the aid. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mobility aids include but are not limited to wheel chairs, walking frames, helpers, parallel bars, crutches, a stick.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Anticipate and solve problems encountered by the person with a disability, HIV/AIDS or other chronic condition. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with the community and with others in a multidisciplinary team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities to work effectively within the context of their communities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect organise and evaluate information and resources with respect to mobility. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with the person with a mobility problem, the family, social group, health team and community in order to facilitate improved mobility and accessibility. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and the impact of immobility on these systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    It is strongly recommended that learners should have been found competent in the following Unit Standards prior to learning for this Unit Standard:
  • ID 260481: Create an awareness of disability and disability issues in a community.
  • ID 117017: Provide information about TB and Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) (see new Unit standard).
  • ID 117498: Demonstrate knowledge of the provision and implementation of primary health care within the community.
  • ID 110044: Collect information to support a community needs assessment.
  • ID 260597: Provide information about HIV and AIDS and treatment options in community care and support situations.
  • ID 119567: Perform Basic life support and first Aid procedures.

    Credit justification:

    Activity Hours; Hours; Credits:
  • Classroom Learning; 30 Hours; 3 Credits.
  • On the job learning site visits, and clinical accompaniment; 40 Hours; 4 Credits.
  • Self Directed learning; 10 Hours; 1 Credits.

    Total: 80 Hours; 8 Credits. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  64749   National Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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