Unit 01 Introduction to Technology Enabled Care

1. Understand technology enabled care (TEC)

• 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term technology enabled care
• 1.2 Identify how TEC has evolved over time
• 1.3 Explain how TEC can benefit the: • individual • carer • organisation
• 1.4 Give examples of how TEC can benefit people with a range of additional support needs and circumstances
• 1.5 Identify a range of settings that might benefit from the use of TEC
• 1.6 Identify how to access a range of TEC available: • regionally • nationally • other
• 1.7 Give examples of how consumer devices and products can be used to provide TEC

2. Understand the benefits of TEC within the health and social care system

• 2.1 Describe the benefits of TEC within the health and social care system
• 2.2 Explain how TEC can be used to promote independence, wellbeing and self-care
• 2.3 Explain how the use of data collection and analysis from TEC can aid in future care planning
• 2.4 Give examples of potential future developments in TEC