Level 2 Health Care Science

Requirements 

• Level 1 Maths and English, with Level 2 attempted or GCSEs C/4 or above
• a minimum of 30 hours working week 
• work within a hospital, general practice or other health setting 
• 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment. Must be employed for 18 months
• completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science
• 'off the job' training must be provided, a minimum of 6 hours a week (355 for a 15-month apprenticeship)
• support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews every 4 weeks

What you'll do at work

• perform a range of routine technical and scientific procedures and services in accordance with standard operating procedures, policies and protocols
• select and prepare equipment and the environment for healthcare science procedures
• carry out stock control of healthcare science equipment and consumables
• support the provision of clinical care delivered to individuals and maintain client confidentiality
• communicate effectively with individuals
• record, report and store information adhering to information governance and confidentiality requirements
• support a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace
• contribute to audit, innovation or research within scope of own role
• maintain and develop own competence

Assessment methods 

• workplace and remote tutor meetings
• independent research and written answers
• reflective accounts
• professional discussion
• observations in the workplace
• witness testimonies completed by mentor and service users

End point assessment 

End point assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. The assessment will consist of: 

• professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence
• observation of practice with questions