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Kto12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION


HOME ECONOMICS CAREGIVING
(Exploratory)
Course Description:
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Caregiving National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers four common
competencies that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess, namely: 1) using tools, equipment and
paraphernalia; 2) performing mensuration and calculation; 3) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and; 4) maintaining tools,
equipment and paraphernalia.
The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts relative
to the course and; 3) exploration on career opportunities.
CONTENT
Introduction
Basic concepts in Caregiving
Relevance of the course
Career opportunities

CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

The learner demonstrates


understanding of basic concepts and
underlying theories in caregiving.

The learner independently


demonstrates common competencies
in caregiving as prescribed in the
TESDA Training Regulation.

Explain basic concepts in


caregiving
Discuss the relevance of the
course
Explore on opportunities for
caregiving as a career

LESSON 1: USE FARM TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA


Types and functions of tools
Classification of tools,
equipment, and paraphernalia

The learner demonstrates


understanding of the use of tools,
equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.

Proper usage of tools,


equipment and paraphernalia

K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of July 19, 2012 TLE - HE CAREGIVING

The learner independently uses tools,


equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.

*LO 1. Identify caregiving tools,


equipment, and paraphernalia
applicable to a specific job
Classify equipment, tools,
and paraphernalia according
to types, and functions
Determine equipment, tools
and paraphernalia based on
the specified task
*LO 2.Use caregiving tools,
equipment and paraphernalia
Use equipment, tools and
paraphernalia based on the
task requirement
*LO Learning Outcome

CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
LESSON 2: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATIONS
Ratio and proportion
Fractions
Conversions
Oral, rectal and pediatric
dosages

The learner demonstrates


understanding in performing
calculations in caregiving.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learner independently performs


calculations in caregiving.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

*LO 1. Perform simple calculations


Perform computations
involving ratio, proportion,
fractions and conversion
Compute oral dosages
Determine rectal dosages
Calculate pediatric dosages

LESSON 3: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES


Hazards common in Nursing
Homes or Day Care
Physical hazards
Chemical hazards
Biological hazards
Ergonomic hazards
Psychological hazards

The learner demonstrates


understanding of the practice of
occupational health and safety
procedures in caregiving.

The learner independently practices


occupational health and safety
procedures in caregiving in
accordance with standards.

*LO 1: Identify hazards and risks


Identify hazards and risks
Determine hazard and risk
indicators in the workplace
Determine the effects of
hazards

Effects of hazards in the


workplace
Safety measures
Electrical safety
Control measures
waste management

K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of July 19, 2012 TLE - HE CAREGIVING

*LO 2: Evaluate and control


hazards and risks
Follow Occupational Health
and Safety (OHS) procedures
in dealing with and for
controlling hazards and risks
Use Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) in
accordance with
organizations OHS
procedures and practices
Establish organizational
protocol in providing
appropriate assistance in
workplace emergencies
*LO Learning Outcome

CONTENT
CONTENT STANDARD
LESSON 4: MAINTAIN TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND PARAPHERNALIA
Procedures in cleaning and
Storing tools, equipment and
paraphernalia
Care of materials and
paraphernalia

The learner demonstrates


understanding in maintaining tools,
equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.

K to 12 Curriculum Guide version as of July 19, 2012 TLE - HE CAREGIVING

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

The learner independently maintains


tools, equipment and paraphernalia in
caregiving.

*LO 1. Perform aftercare activities


for tools, equipment, and
paraphernalia
Clean tools, equipment and
paraphernalia after use
according to standard
operating procedures
Store tools, equipment and
paraphernalia in the
appropriate area following
safety procedures
Check tools, equipment and
paraphernalia regularly for
orderliness/tidiness in
accordance with employers
requirements
Carry out routine
maintenance as per Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP)

*LO Learning Outcome

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