Level 4

The Healthcare Science 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. They perform a wide range of routine technical and scientific procedures, with minimal supervision, following specific protocols and in accordance with health, safety, governance and ethical requirements. Associates work within a multi-disciplinary team within the limits of their competence, and must seek help and support whenever this is required. They must be aware of the requirements of Good Scientific Practice, which articulates the standards for the HCS profession and upon which this apprenticeship standard is based .

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