Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services

Health and Social Science
Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services
Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services

Price £800

Qualification number 600/6216/2

What does the qualification cover?

This qualification confirms competence in a range of healthcare support service skills.

Topics covered include:

• infection prevention and control
• cleaning, decontamination and waste management
• record maintenance
• food safety and preparation
• providing care and support for patients.

Who is it suitable for?

All those who wish to work or are working in a healthcare setting.

What are the entry requirements?

You should be at least 16 years old.

How many credits are required to complete it?

The Certificate requires 26 credits.

How is it assessed?

It will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

How long does it take to complete?

You can usually complete it in 12 months.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services, specialist health qualifications or to related health apprenticeships.

Funding for our qualifications

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the Funding page.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

This qualification could help you to progress in a wide range of supervised healthcare support roles including:

• Administrator
• Healthcare assistant
• Records manager
• Cleaner
• Caretaker
• Hospital Porter.

Mandatory units

Unit SHC 21 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Unit SHC 22 Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Unit SHC 23 Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Unit HSC 025 The role of the health and social care worker

Unit HSC 027 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care

Optional units

Unit IC01 The principles of infection prevention and control

Unit IC02 Causes and spread of infection

Unit HSC 024 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care

Unit MQS2 Maintaining quality standards in the health sector

Unit SI2 Service improvement in the health sector

Unit IC03 Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Common Unit 1 Protecting from the risk of violence at work

Pharm unit 203 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams

Unit 2010_BA_2_01 Manage own performance in a business environment

Unit ICS A4 2010 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

Unit HSS/GEN025 A/602/3001 Administer appointments in a healthcare environment

Unit 2GEN9/10 Maintain and deal with payments

Unit 2GEN4/10 Maintain food safety when storing, holding and serving food

Unit QC 111 Clean surfaces using correct methods

Unit 2010_BA_2_12 T/601/2482 Produce documents in a business environment

Unit 2010_BA_2_21 H/601/2493 Use office equipment

Unit 2010_BA_2_19 Store and retrieve information

Unit 2010_BA_2_ 56 Meet and welcome visitors

Unit 2010_BA_2_20 Y/601/2491 Archive information

Unit FLT21 Assist with the maintenance of grass surfaces

TBC Transport physical resources within the work area

Unit 2BS8/10 Prepare and serve hot drinks using specialist equipment

Unit 1FS4/10 Provide a counter and take-away service

Unit 1GEN5/10 Clean and store crockery and cutlery

Unit HSS/GEN010 Transporting passengers, materials and equipment within the health sector

Unit HSS/GEN011 Assess and respond to accidents, breakdowns and incidents during the transportation of people, materials and/or equipment

Unit HSS/GEN057 Collect blood/blood products from storage for transfusion

Unit HSS/GEN076 Store and transport medical gas cylinders

Unit HSS/GEN080 Moving and transporting individuals within a healthcare environment

Unit QC2 11 Clean food areas

Unit QC2 15 Clean glazed surfaces and facades

Unit 216 Periodic cleaning of soft floors and furnishings

Unit LDC 16c Repair, alter and maintain fabrics and materials

Unit LDC 3c Classify items and make up loads for cleaning

Unit LDC 4c Carry out the washing process

Unit LDC 8c Press and finish garments following laundry

Unit HSS/RM006 Administer the current records system

Unit HSS/SS034 Provide authorised access to records

Unit HSS/GEN081 Collect linen and make beds in a healthcare environment

Unit HSS/GEN082 Checking, connecting and disconnecting medical gas cylinders in a healthcare setting

Unit HSS/GEN083 Deliver a trolley service in a healthcare environment Skills

Unit HSS/GEN087 Provide a table/tray service in a healthcare environment

Unit HSS/GEN009 Prepare vehicles for the transport of people, materials and/or equipment within the health sector

Unit HSS/IPC004 Clean and store care equipment to minimise the risks of spreading infection

Unit HSS/IPC008 Minimise the risk of infection when transporting and storing healthcare waste

Unit HSS/IPC009 Minimise the risk of infection during the removal of used linen

Unit HSS/IPC010 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when transporting linen

Unit HSS/IPC012 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when storing and using clean linen

Unit QC2 05 Clean and maintain internal surfaces and areas

Unit CU16 Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces

Learners must be at least 16 years old.

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Difficulty : Level 2
Course Fee : £800
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