Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/6791/X
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 for Health Screeners Diploma
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 509 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
509 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic anatomy of the eye.2.
- Understand the physiology of the eye.3.
- Understand how to recognise significant non-diabetic diseases of the retina.4.
- Understand abnormal changes in the anterior eye.5.
- Understand the principles of retinal screening and differentiation of retinal pathologies.
2
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Equality and Inclusion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective communication is important.2.
- Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals.3.
- Be able to work in partnership with others and overcome barriers to communication.4.
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion.5.
- Be able to work in an inclusive way.6.
- Be able to promote diversity, equality and inclusion.7.
- Know how to respond to complaints.
3
Data Protection and Confidentiality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality.2.
- Understand requirements for handling information in healthcare settings.3.
- Be able to implement and demonstrate good practice in handling information.4. Understanding when consent/confidentiality has been breached.
4
Detect Retinal Disease and Classify Diabetic Retinopathy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grading software to record result.2.
- Understand the criteria for assessment of image quality and outcome for the individual.3.
- Be able to identify and record the presence or absence of diabetic or other eye disease according to national standards.4.
- Understand the grading pathway and related quality assurance.5.
- Be able to classify the grade of diabetic retinopathy.6.
- Understand the process for communicating grading results, including the impact on individual referral and management.
5
Prepare for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the environment and individual for retinopathy screening.2.
- Understand the ways in which screening is affected by individual needs.3.
- Understand the purpose of visual acuity measurement.4.
- Be able to select and carry out the most appropriate visual acuity test.5.
- Understand the purpose of dilatation of the pupils and the action and contraindications of drops.6.
- Be able to store and instil eye drops.
6
Prepare to Undertake a Newborn Hearing Screen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the newborn hearing population.2.
- Be able to offer the new parent the newborn hearing screen.3.
- Be able to identify newborn hearing programme risk factors.4.
- Identify factors that impact the screen.5.
- Be able to provide a family-centred service.6.
- Be able to prepare equipment and the clinical area to optimise conditions for newborn hearing screening.
7
Principles of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening and Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the circulatory system.2.
- Understand the medical terms relevant to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening.3.
- Understand the pathophysiology and formation of arterial disease.4.
- Understand the treatment options for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
8
Principles of Consent
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal requirements regarding consent, active participation and its impact on consent, and be able to identify information that should be provided to individuals prior to screening.2.
- Be able to recognise barriers to consent and the factors that influence a patient’s capacity to meaningfully consent.3.
- Understand and manage declined consent.
9
Principles of safeguarding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people and adults.2.
- Know how to recognise signs of ab
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns or allegations that a child or young person or adult has been abused or harmed.4.
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people and adults.5.
- Understand the importance of ensuring children’s, young people’s and adults' safety and protection in the work setting.6.
- Know how to recognise and report unsafe practice.7.
- Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of ab
- Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice.9.
- Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual's rights and the duty of care.
10
Principles of Ultrasound for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theory of diagnostic B-mode ultrasound.2.
- Understand the main functions of ultrasound equipment controls.3.
- Understand ultrasound safety and the potential biological effects.
11
Promote and Implement Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety.2.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply risk assessment principles in health and safety within a healthcare setting.3.
- Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness.4.
- Be able to move and handle people safely in a healthcare setting.5.
- Be able to promote fire safety in the work setting.6.
- Be able to implement security measures in the work setting.
12
Promote Infection Prevention and Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections.2.
- Understand and demonstrate roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections.3.
- Understand the transmission of infection.4.
- Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection.5.
- Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process.6.
- Understand the importance of, and demonstrate the use of, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections.7.
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections.
13
The Ear and Hearing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the ear works and how sound travels through it.2.
- Understand the types and causes of hearing loss.3.
- Understand different methods for assessing hearing, including approaches for young children.4.
- Know different strategies for managing hearing loss.
14
Understanding Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.2.
- Understand hypoglycaemia.3.
- Understand the long-term complications of diabetes.4.
- Understand the relevance of risk factors and clinical management in the development and screening of diabetic retinopathy.
15
Understanding Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in digital surveillance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand criteria based on OCT capture and related software faults.2.
- Be able to assess image quality and identify reasons for poor quality scans.3.
- Understand the grading pathway and related quality assurance.4. To be able to understand and identify the retina and diabetic eye disease.5. To be able to verify OCT outcomes and communicate outcomes, including impact to the individual and referral management.6. To be able to identify and record other eye disease.
16
Undertake Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to minimise risk of injury within the health screening setting.2.
- Be able to assess the environment and equipment for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening episode.3.
- Be able to prepare the individual for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening episode.4.
- Be able to use an ultrasound transducer and equipment controls to acquire optimal diagnostic images of the abdominal aorta.5.
- Be able to accurately save
- record and store results of the screening event.6.
- Be able to follow agreed protocols following the screening event to determine the appropriate course of action.
17
Undertake an Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) Newborn Hearing Screen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) screening tests.2.
- Be able to undertake Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) Newborn Hearing Screening in accordance with national protocols, ensuring effective preparation, execution and post-procedure actions.3.
- Be able to communicate the Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) screening outcome and next steps.4.
- Be able to record the Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) screening outcome.
18
Undertake an Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) Newborn Hearing Screen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) screening tests.2.
- Be able to conduct Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) Newborn Hearing Screening in accordance with national protocols, demonstrating effective communication with parents about the screening process, preparation, procedure and immediate post-screening actions.3.
- Be able to communicate AOAE screening outcomes to parents with clarity and sensitivity, confirming parental understanding and explaining appropriate next steps, including referrals or further support as required.4.
- Be able to record the Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) screening outcome.5.
- Be able to interrogate, enter, transfer and manipulate data associated with Newborn Hearing Screening as per programme protocols.
19
Undertake Diabetic Retinopathy Imaging
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the retinal camera and screening equipment for obtaining images of the eye.2.
- Be able to demonstrate the process of obtaining images of the retina.3.
- Be able to address difficulties in obtaining retinal images of sufficient quality or quantity.4.
- Be able to assess images for clarity, positioning and gradability.5.
- Be able to accurately save the results of the screening episode.6.
- Be able to apply agreed protocols to determine and communicate the appropriate course of action following the screening episode.
20
Your Role and Responsibilities Working in Health Screening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the policies, procedures and principles of health screening.2.
- Understand the impact screening may have on individuals.3.
- Understand working relationships in the health screening setting.4.
- Be able to work in ways that are agreed in the health screening setting.5.
- Understand the importance of clinical governance, quality assurance, standards and key performance indicators in health screening.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6791/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2026