Give presentations to groups

URN: SFHGEN18
Business Sectors (Suites): General Healthcare
Developed by: Skills for Health
Approved on: 30 Mar 2021

Overview

This standard is about giving presentations to groups. The groups could be colleagues or support groups or others in the community requiring information about a topic that is within your area of work.

The activities that might be relevant to this standard include identifying individual needs and learning styles; choosing appropriate presentation techniques; structuring presentations; and adapting presentations to take account of technology-based learning.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
  2. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace
  3. take account of the size and different needs of the individuals in the group when deciding on how to deliver the presentation
  4. present information at a pace, manner and level appropriate to the needs and preferences of the individuals
  5. recognise and respond to individual needs and learning styles
  6. use visual aids, technologies and materials to support the information being presented
  7. encourage individuals to ask questions and get explanations at appropriate stages in the presentation
  8. give clear and accurate information to reinforce learning points in the presentation
  9. take action to minimise distractions and disruptions
  10. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
  2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
  3. how to adapt communication styles in ways which are appropriate to the needs of the individual  
  4. the types of learning which are best achieved and supported through presentations
  5. the separate areas of presentations which encourage learning
  6. how to put individuals at their ease and encourage them to take part
  7. how to check individuals' understanding and progress
  8. how to choose and prepare appropriate visual aids, technology and materials
  9. how to choose from a range of presentation techniques
  10. how to put information in order and decide whether the language you will be using is appropriate
  11. how to adapt presentations and activities to support learning
  12. how to identify and use different learning opportunities
  13. how to structure presentations
  14. which factors are likely to prevent learning and how to overcome them
  15. how to identify and evaluate changes and developments in technology and e-learning
  16. how to use appropriate forms of questioning during presentations
  17. how to analyse and use developments in learning and new ways of delivery, including technology-based learning
  18. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.

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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Skills for Health

Original URN

SFHGEN18

Relevant Occupations

Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

SOC Code

2259

Keywords

Presentations, groups