The Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 31st October 2016.
The Healthcare Science (HCS) Associate workforce supports the work of HCS Practitioners and Clinical Scientists in performing high quality, safe diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring technical and scientific procedures from conception to end of life in job roles within hospitals, general practice and other settings in the healthcare sector and across all areas of HCS. They perform a wide range of routine technical and scientific procedures, with minimal supervision, within one of the Divisions in HCS, following specific protocols and in accordance with health, safety, governance and ethical requirements. The clinical scientific environment determines the context of the HCS Associate work/role.
There are currently 13 registered training providers for this standard. You can access them here.
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Check out our Healthcare Science page for resources and further information about related apprenticeship standards.