Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship Programme Level 2 12 months Occupation profile The Healthcare Science Assistant (HCSA) support workforce contributes to safe patient care across all care pathways from conception to end of life in job roles within hospitals, general practice and other settings in the healthcare sector and across all areas of healthcare science. HCSAs perform a range of low risk, routine technical and scientific procedures usually within one broad area of HCS, following specific protocols and in accordance with health, safety, governance and ethical requirements. HCSAs work using standard operating procedures, initially under direct supervision but increasingly with experience, under indirect supervision. Professional recognition On completion of the Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship, you are eligible to apply to join the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accredited register. Progression After completing the Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship, you can progress into a Healthcare Science Assistant job within a number of specialisms. You can also progress onto the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship. Programme qualifications & requirements The Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science must be achieved before proceeding to end point assessment, to meet the Healthcare Science Assistant standard Level 1/2 English and mathematics must be achieved prior to proceeding to end point assessment A portfolio of evidence must be completed and available for end point assessment 1 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
Details of the programme This apprenticeship usually takes 12 months to complete during which you will participate in training, development and on-going review activities. These typically include Induction which is specific to your workplace Study days and training courses Mentoring/buddy support Completion of workbooks or a portfolio through which you will gather evidence of your progress Structured one to one reviews of your progress with your employer and/or Dynamic Training We can offer apprenticeships in the following areas: Life Sciences Phlebotomy Life Sciences Anatomical Pathology Life Sciences Pathology: (Microbiology/Blood sciences (haematology & biochemistry/ Immunology/Cytology/Histopathology) Life Sciences Reception Team 2 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
You will need to meet the requirements outlined in the table below before the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science qualification can be awarded. Minimum number of credits that must be achieved 40 Number of mandatory credits that must be achieved 14 Number of optional units that must be achieved 26 Lifesciences Pathology pathway: (Microbiology/Blood sciences haematology & biochemistry Immunology/Cytology/Hystopathology) Unit Credit Value Unit Title 1 3 Healthcare science services 2 3 Employee rights, responsibilities and personal development in healthcare science 3 3 Working in Partnership in healthcare science 4 2 Investigating, treating & managing human disease and disorder 5 3 Working safely in the healthcare science environment 10 3 Introduction to transfusion & transplantation 30 1 The NHS constitution 44 6 55 2 64 9 69 10 Accessing, registering and inputting batch/sample data in a LIMS under supervision Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings Receiving sorting, transporting and storing laboratory specimens/samples under supervision Assisting with the processing of liquid clinical specimens using automated laboratory equipment 104 1 Maintaining & improving quality in Healthcare Science 108 3 Assisting with preparation of biopsy specimens 109 11 Assisting with Preparation of Microbiology specimens 110 3 Assisting with processing of Cytology specimens 111 3 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams 113 2 Continual personal and professional development for healthcare science assistants 3 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
Lifesciences Anatomical Pathology pathway Unit Credit Value Unit Title 1 3 Healthcare science services 2 3 Employee rights and responsibilities and personal development in healthcare science 3 3 Working in partnership in healthcare science 4 2 Investigating, treating and managing human disease and disorder 5 3 Working safely in the healthcare science environment 30 1 The NHS constitution 47 3 55 2 Monitor & maintain the healthcare science environment before, during and after work activities Select & wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings 60 2 Move people safely 64 9 Receiving sorting, transporting & storing laboratory specimens/samples under supervision 104 1 Maintaining and improving quality in healthcare science 108 3 Assisting with the preparation of biopsy specimens for laboratory investigations 111 3 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams 113 2 Continual Personal and professional development for healthcare science assistants 4 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
Lifesciences Phlebotomy pathway: Unit Credit Value Unit Title 1 3 Healthcare science services 2 3 Employee rights, responsibilities and personal development in healthcare science. 3 3 Working in Partnership in healthcare science 4 2 Investigating, treating & managing human disease and disorder 5 3 Working safely in the healthcare science environment 12 2 Causes and spread of infection 14 8 Basic workplace procedures & practice 28 1 Anatomy & physiology: the Integumentary system 30 1 The NHS constitution 33 2 Introduction of disability awareness 34 2 Principles of safeguarding & protection 55 2 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings 58 3 Prepare individuals for healthcare activities 63 1 Obtain blood samples 104 1 Maintaining and improving quality in healthcare science 111 2 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams 113 2 Continual personal and professional development for healthcare science assistants 5 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
Lifesciences Reception Team pathway: Unit Credit Value Unit Title 1 3 Healthcare science services 2 3 Employee rights and responsibilities and personal development in healthcare science 3 3 Working in partnership in healthcare science 4 2 Investigating, treating and managing human disease and disorder 5 3 Working safely in the healthcare science environment 30 1 The NHS constitution 41 2 Working within a reception service in healthcare science 55 2 64 9 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings Receiving sorting, transporting & storing laboratory specimens/samples under supervision 104 1 Maintaining and improving quality in healthcare science 107 6 Accessing, registering & inputting patient data in a LIMS under supervision 111 3 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams 113 2 Continual Personal and professional development for healthcare science assistants 6 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
Assessment Gateway Your employer will make the decision as to when you are ready to undertake the end point assessment. You must have achieved Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science, Level 1/2 English and mathematics and a portfolio of evidence prior to proceeding to end point assessment. End point assessment (EPA) Following successful completion of the Gateway, you will proceed to end point assessment (EPA). The EPA is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation chosen by your employer. End point assessment will comprise of three components for the Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship: EPA Component Vocational competence observation Professional practice test Review of portfolio of evidence and professional discussion Grading Fail / Pass Fail / Pass / Merit / Distinction Fail / Pass / Merit / Distinction All three components of the EPA must be undertaken and each are equally weighted; The assessor will award the grade for each EPA element based on the assessment outcomes and determine the overall grade of Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail based on the table and criteria shown below. Award Fail Pass Grading Fail any EPA element Minimum 3 passes (pass in each element of the EPA Merit Merit achieved in either or both elements 2 & 3 Distinction Distinction achieved in either or both elements 2 & 3 7 www.dynamictraining.org.uk I 0208 607 7850 I info@dynamictraining.org.uk
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