The qualification will offer underpinning knowledge and occupational
competence for the role of a healthcare science associate.
This includes knowledge and understanding of:
1 Skills for Lifelong Learning
2 Professional Practice and Person-Centred
Care
3 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice
4 Health, Safety and Security
in the Healthcare Science Environment
5 Technical Scientific Services
6
Effective Communication in Healthcare
7 Audit, Research, Development and
Innovation
8 Leadership and Teamwork
9 Teaching, Learning and Assessing
Practical Skills
10 Continuing Personal and Professional Development
Further units from work specific competencies