Preparation to care : a foundation NVQ text for health care assistants

This work aims to provide a supporting text for Level III competencies in Health and Social Care.

It concentrates on exploring the underpinning knowledge and attitudes while linking these to the relevant NVQ elements across the core units and endorsements.Student-centred, the book provides frequent reader activities, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and make significant links to their practice.

The text is appropriate to a wide range of health care settings, both in the hospital and the community.