Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Enhance your clinical healthcare support skills at a senior level with advanced training and practical experience, preparing you to excel in patient care and healthcare settings.
Who is it for?
The Level 3 BTEC Diploma Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship is designed for healthcare assistants seeking to progress to senior support roles, including senior healthcare support workers, clinical support workers, and nursing associates.
Accredited by: Pearson Edexcel Awarding Body
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship
Duration
13 Months
Full price £9000
1-1
Tutor-led support
With Funding £450
This is Apprenticeship earns you a Certificate from DHCT and Accredited by Pearson Edexcel and NCFE Awarding Bodies
Overview
The Senior Clinical Healthcare Support Workers Level 3 Apprenticeship is tailored for individuals aiming to advance in clinical support roles within healthcare settings. This apprenticeship provides comprehensive training on advanced clinical procedures, patient care, and healthcare regulations. Apprentices will develop critical skills in areas such as infection control, patient monitoring, and assisting healthcare professionals with clinical tasks. With a focus on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge, this apprenticeship prepares apprentices for senior support roles where they can significantly contribute to patient care and support clinical teams effectively. Ideal for those seeking career progression in the healthcare sector, this qualification serves as a stepping stone to more specialised and leadership roles.
Receive
This qualification is is the equivalent to two A Level passes. Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 BTEC Diploma Senior Healthcare Support Worker Accredited with Pearson Edexcel.
- Apprenticeship Certificate accredited by NCFE Awarding Body
Topics Covered
- Promote Personal Development in Care Settings
- Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
- Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
- Understand Mental Ill Health
- Effective Communication in Care Settings
- Responsibilities of a Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings
- Maintain Infection Prevention and Control in a Care Setting
- Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
- Duty of Care in Care Settings
- Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
- Person-centred Practice, Choice, and Independence
- Study Skills for Senior Healthcare Support Workers
- Communicate with Individuals about Promoting Their Health and Wellbeing
- Maintaining Quality Standards in the Health Sector
- Service Improvement within the Health Sector
- Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort
- Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions
- Undertake Physiological Measurements
- Obtain Venous Blood Samples
- Obtain and Test Specimens from Individuals
- Perform Routine Electrocardiograph (ECG) Procedures
- Obtain a Client History
- Undertake Tissue Viability Risk Assessments
- Examine the Feet of Individuals with Diabetes
Delivery
- Blended Learning
- 1-1 Tutor-Led Support
- E-Learning Platform
- Tailored Training
- Flexible Study
- Progression opportunities
- Exclusive access to resources and networks
Funding
Cost: Non Levy Employers pay a Contribution of 5% which is £450. The Government will fund 95%.
Levy Transfer: DHCT will help you apply for a Levy Transfer from the NHS or Council to fund 100% of the course fees.
Please view our funding page for further information
Grant: if the learner is aged 16-18 the employer will receive a grant of £1000.
Details
Learners must undertake an End Point Assessment prior to successful completion of their standard. This will include:
- Self Assessment of confidence for role
- Professional Discussion
- A Judgement Test to confirm knowledge
- Present portfolio
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship typically requires:
- Working in a Healthcare Role
- A Level 2 Qualification preferably in healthcare
- GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or Level 1 or equivalent.
- If you do not have GCSE or equivalent you will need to complete your functional skills in English and Maths during the programme.
To complete an apprenticeship, you must be employed in an organisation with your employer's support. By undertaking an apprenticeship, you commit to completing the End Point Assessment (EPA).
13 months
Lesley embarked on her Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support apprenticeship journey with Dynamo Healthcare Training, and her story is truly inspiring. Through her dedication and our tailored support, Lesley gained the skills, confidence, and qualifications to excel in her healthcare role.
Her experience demonstrates the transformative impact of high-quality training and development. Stay tuned to hear Lesley’s own words about her learning journey and how Dynamo Healthcare Training helped her achieve her goals.
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