HEALTHCARE SCIENCE SHARE AND LEARN NETWORK Career Framework 2-4 8th October 2014 Christine Sakhardande Cogent sector skills council
Assistant and Associate Training Programme (AATP) Healthcare Science Assistants and Associates Accredited Voluntary Registration Learning & Development modular framework Entry points Associate Training Accredited Additional Scientific Practice progression progression Assistant Practitioner Training progression New and existing staff Practitioner Training Programme Outcomes Knowledge qualification Certificate of competence New recruits Existing staff Assistant Training Apprenticeship Award Equal to
AATP Modular Framework Optional modules from 13 functional groups reflect competences required core modules in healthcare science Core Generic Functional Competence Personal, Cognitive Professional skills Personal, cognitive and professional skills underpin all training, linked to Good Scientific Practice Themes Knowledge based 4 themes with optional modules define knowledge base
Employer recruits trainee Employer and trainee complete training plan using modular framework Knowledge based input by approved provider Work based training Training by approved external provider as appropriate Approved External Assessment and qualification award Assessment by approved providers and award of competence certificate
Relevant knowledge and competence awards Voluntary registration PROVE IT (Assessment e.g. OLAT) Show potential for the next role KEEP DOING IT WELL (CPD & Maintenance) Assistant and Associate progression DO IT (Workplace and end Assessment) LEARN new skills and knowledge (Relevant AAT Programme) Show POTENTIAL for the role Enter Next Role ROLE SPECIFICATION
MSC Career Framework model Role requirements Trailblazer, new Apprenticeships Apprenticeship standards Introductory Core qualifications (awarding body/ofqual) TOOLS Training plan Learning Guides with Assessment guidance Assessment Plan End Assessment Knowledge qualification OUTCOMES Apprenticeship award Competence certificate
Details of modular framework
Core Modules Assistant Assistant practitioner Associate Introduction to Healthcare Science Roles and responsibilities Working in Partnership Introduction to the investigation, treatment and management of human disease and disorders Supporting health, safety and security in the healthcare science environment Promote equality and inclusion in health settings Engage in personal development in health settings The use of scientific method in Healthcare Science The legal, ethical and regulatory context of Healthcare Science Partnership working with patients, colleagues and other professionals Methods of investigation, treatment and management of human disease and disorders Ensuring safety, security and well-being in the Healthcare science environment
Knowledge Based Themes Theme 1 Pathology investigations of disease and disorders Theme 2 Theme 3 Theme 4 Clinical investigation of human functions and systems Investigating with imaging techniques Physics and engineering in healthcare science
Functional module categories FC1 Administration, records and data FC2 FC3 FC4 FC5 FC6 FC7 FC8 FC9 FC10 FC11 FC12 FC13 Preparing the healthcare Science environment Supporting the safe working environment Recording and reporting clinical date Patient contact, support and engagement Assessing patient status Obtaining samples, specimens and tissues Investigating samples and specimens Patient investigations in Healthcare Science Imaging investigations and diagnostics, including radiation Maintaining and preparing equipment for clinical use Quality Control in Healthcare Science Personal management and development
Personal Cognitive and Professional Skills Framework