Healthcare Science Assistant

Apprenticeship , Level 2
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What Our Students Say

I think I’ve really enjoyed the fact that I’ve had to make new friendships, especially because I didn’t know anyone coming in – but after the first few weeks I think I’ve adapted to it really well.

Dan

“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

Max

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

Did you know!

  • Salaries typically range from £18,500 to £22,000, depending on the student’s qualifications at entry.
  • The working week is usually 37 hours and as with any role within the NHS will include shifts and on-call duties.
  • There are over 50,000 healthcare scientists working in the NHS and public health services with almost 50 different science specialisms.

Course 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
More about STEM

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

Course details

Duration: 18 months and 3 months for EPA
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 78576-01

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