Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship

Cardio-Respiratory Pathway

Apprenticeship Aim

To provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and competence to work safely and effectively within a cardio/respiratory environment. The course aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for routine maintenance and servicing tasks.

Apprenticeship Overview

• Five Mandatory Units covering Healthcare Science services, partnerships, personal development, working safely and managing human disease/disorder.
• Specialist Cardio/ Respiratory themes covering Health & Safety in the Healthcare Environment, Working in Healthcare Science, Electrocardiography and Cardiac Monitoring, Blood Pressure Measurement, Ambulatory Monitoring: ECG and Blood Pressure, Foundations of Cardiovascular Health and Team Dynamics, Disease and Disorder.
• Development of a portfolio of evidence that includes workplace observations, witness testimony, professional discussion, case studies and assignments.

Examples of Entry Level Roles

• Cardiac /Nursing Assistants
• Those aspiring to launch a career in the industry

The standard units for the cardio-respiratory pathway are shown below, however, customisation of pathways is available where necessary.

Progression

Apprentices have the opportunity to advance to the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate Apprenticeship.

Assessment

Regular, on-programme assessment in the workplace of the apprentice’s development performance and competency to ensure full and sufficient evidence towards apprentice readiness to undertake the End Point Assessment.

Assessment Gateway

• Achievement of Level 1 English and Level 1 Mathematics qualifications and test taken for Level 2 English and Mathematics prior to taking the end point assessment (not required to pass at Level 2);
• Achievement of the Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science;
• Satisfactory evidence, usually recorded in a portfolio, demonstrating that the apprentice has achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours set out in the Standard;
• Some evidence that the apprentice has developed an insight into their personal and professional development.

End Point Assessment

• Element 1 – Vocational Competence Observation
• Element 2 – Professional Practice Test
• Element 3 – Professional discussion informed by the evidence presented