Healthcare Science Assistant

Apprenticeship Information

Overview

The apprenticeship is aligned to professional recognition within the NHS and other healthcare providers. Apprentices will be assessed at several stages during their apprenticeship, this includes:

• A vocational competence observation
• A professional practice test
• A professional discussion
• This apprenticeship will also include the completion of a L2 Diploma in Healthcare Science and completion of all of these elements will lead to the graded apprenticeship award

Who is this course for?

You will be compassionate; honest; conscientious and committed and will consistently adhere to the standards of Good Scientific Practice which sets out for the profession and the public the standards of behaviour and practice that must be achieved and maintained in the delivery of work activities, the provision of care and personal conduct of the healthcare science workforce appropriate to the role undertaken.

Entry requirements

You will need to successfully complete a baseline assessment in English and Maths.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

This apprenticeship can either lead straight into a Healthcare Science Assistant role or progression onto the Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship.

Assessment types

• A vocational competence observation
• A professional practice test
• A professional discussion