Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/8682/3
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 556 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
556 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
- Understand how the physiology of the eye is affected in individuals with diabetes
- Understand how to recognise all of the features of diabetic retinopathy
- Understand how diabetes may be associated with abnormal changes in the anterior eye
- Understand how to recognise other significant diseases of the retina
2
Causes and Spread of Infection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the causes of infection
- Understand the transmission of infection
3
Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection
- Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process
- Understand the importance of good waste management practice in the prevention of the spread of infection
4
Detect Retinal Disease and Classify Diabetic Retinopathy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grading software to record result
- Understand the criteria for assessment of image quality and outcome for the individual
- Be able to identify and record the presence or absence of diabetic or other eye disease according to National standards
- Understand the Grading pathway and related quality assurance
- Be able to classify the grade of diabetic retinopathy
- Understand the process for communicating grading results including the impact on individual referral and management
5
Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is required for competence in own work role
- Be able to reflect on practice
- Be able to evaluate own performance
- Be able to agree a personal development plan
- Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development
6
Health Screening Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the policies, procedures and principles of health screening
- Be able to follow the requirements for informed choice and consent in health screening
- Understand the impact screening may have on individuals
- Understand the importance of quality assurance, standards and key performance indicators in health screening
- Understand the importance of clinical governance within own area
7
Prepare for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the environment and individual for retinopathy screening
- Understand the ways in which screening is affected by individual needs
- Understand the purpose of visual acuity measurement
- Be able to select and carry out the most appropriate visual acuity test
- Understand the purpose of dilatation of the pupils and the action and contra-indications of drops
- Be able to store and instil eye drops
8
Prepare to Undertake a Newborn Hearing Screen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the newborn hearing population
- Be able to offer the new parent the newborn hearing screen
- Be able to identify newborn hearing programme risk factors
- Be able to provide a family-centred service
- Be able to check and prepare newborn hearing screening equipment
- Be able to prepare the clinical area and optimise screening conditions
9
Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
- Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
- Know how to respond to complaints
10
Principles of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening and Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the circulatory system
- Understand the medical terms relevant to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Understand the pathophysiology and formation of arterial disease
- Understand the treatment options for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
11
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise signs of ab
- Know how to respond to suspected or alleged ab
- Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from ab
- Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of ab
- Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
12
Principles of Ultrasound for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theory of diagnostic B-mode ultrasound
- Understand the main functions of ultrasound equipment controls
- Understand ultrasound safety and the potential biological effects
13
Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety
- Be able to carry out own responsibilities for health and safety
- Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
- Be able to reduce the spread of infection
- Be able to move and handle equipment and other objects safely
- Be able to handle hazardous substances and materials
- Be able to promote fire safety in the work setting
- Be able to implement security measures in the work setting
- Know how to manage stress
14
Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
- Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
- Be able to overcome barriers to communication
- Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality
15
Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
- Be able to work in an inclusive way
- Be able to promote diversity, equality and inclusion
16
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand requirements for handling information in health and social care settings
- Be able to implement good practice in handling information
- Be able to support others to handle information
17
Promote Person Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the application of person centred approaches in health and social care
- Be able to work in a person-centred way
- Be able to establish consent when providing care or support
- Be able to implement and promote active participation
- Be able to support the individual’s right to make choices
- Be able to promote individuals well-being
- Understand the role of risk assessment in enabling a person centred approach
18
The Ear and Hearing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the ear
- Understand the types and causes of hearing loss
- Know different methods for assessing hearing
- Know different strategies for managing hearing loss
19
The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections
- Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
- Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
- Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections
- Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections
- Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections
20
The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand working relationships in health and social care
- Be able to work in ways that are agreed with the employer
- Be able to work in partnership with others
21
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people.
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people.
- Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting.
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed.
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied.
- Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing.
- Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people.
22
Understanding Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Understand hypoglycaemia
- Understand the long-term complications of diabetes
- Understand the relevance of risk factors in development of diabetic retinopathy
23
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.
24
Undertake an Automated Auditory Brainstem Response AABR Newborn Hearing Screen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Newborn Hearing Screen Programme Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) screening tests
- Be able to undertake Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) Newborn Hearing Screening following national protocols
- Be able to communicate the Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) screening outcome and next steps
- Be able to record the Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) screening outcome
25
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
- Be able to undertake Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) Newborn Hearing Screening following national protocols
- Be able to communicate the Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) screening outcome and next steps
- Be able to record the Automated Oto-Acoustic Emissions (AOAE) screening outcome
- Be able to interrogate, enter, transfer and manipulate data associated with Newborn Hearing Screening as per programme protocols
26
Undertake Diabetic Retinopathy Imaging
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the retinal camera and screening equipment for obtaining images of the eye
- Be able to obtain images of the retina
- Be able to address difficulties in obtaining retinal images of sufficient quality or quantity
- Be able to assess images for clarity, positioning and gradability
- Be able to accurately save the results of the screening episode
- Be able to follow agreed protocols following the screening episode to determine the appropriate course of action
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8682/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2016
- Operational End
- Mar 2026