Qualification

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support

QW Approval/Designation No: C00/4847/2

Total credits required: 60

Guided learning hours (GLH): 348

Total qualification time (TQT): 600 hours

Minimum credits at or above qualification level: 38

Lower age restriction: 18

Standard Qualification Fee: £210.00

Review date: 31/08/2028

Operational Start Date: 01/09/2023

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Mandatory Units

Minimum credits required: 26
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Unit Code	Title	Level	Credits	Unit ID
PB62CY006	Point of Care Testing (POCT) - Principles	Two	1	CDL313
PT12CY138	Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care	Two	3	CDP544
PT23CY188	Engage in Personal Development in Health and Social Care Settings	Three	3	CDP606
PH53CY126	Infection Prevention and Control	Three	2	CDP621
PH53CY128	Professional Practice in Primary Care	Three	4	CDP623
PH53CY129	Human Anatomy and Physiology	Three	5	CDP624
PH53CY130	The Role of Patient Interaction in Gathering Information	Three	3	CDP625
PH53CY131	Recognising the Unwell Patient	Three	2	CDP626
PH53CY127	The Principles of Wound Care	Three	3	CDP627

Optional Units

Minimum credits required: 34
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Unit Code	Title	Level	Credits	Unit ID
PH52CY060	Healthcare Support Worker: Suture/Clip Removal	Two	1	BZV463
PB62CY003	Point of Care Testing (POCT): Glucose Meters	Two	1	CAC243
PA92CY017	Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation	Two	1	CAH301
PB62CY005	Point of Care Testing (POCT): Urinalysis - Meter Method	Two	1	CCW876
PH12CY014	Healthcare Support Worker: Undertaking Spirometry	Two	3	CCY173
PT13CY014	Support Individuals at the End of Life	Three	7	CCY277
PT23CY123	Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia	Three	3	CCY305
PH13CY021	Undertake Physiological Measurements	Three	3	CCY338
PH13CY035	Perform Routine Electrocardiograph (ECG) Procedures	Three	4	CCY544
PH13CY045	Examine the Feet of People with Diabetes	Three	4	CCY581
PH13CY046	Provide Advice on Foot Care for Individuals with Diabetes	Three	4	CCY582
PA93CY025	Contribute to Raising Awareness of Health Issues	Three	4	CCY645
PT12CY092	Understand How to Work in End of Life Care	Two	3	CDB577
PH12CY035	Chaperoning	Two	2	CDK425
PB62CY007	Point of Care Testing (POCT): Urinalysis - Manual Method	Two	2	CDL751
PH63CY005	Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and the Diabetic Annual Review Process	Three	4	CDL895
PB53CY001	Administer Eye Drops to Individuals within the Health Care Sector	Three	2	CDM542
PH13CY065	Obtain Venous Blood Samples	Three	3	CDM659
PH13CY074	HCA – Nursing: Undertaking Spirometry in Primary Care	Three	3	CDN359
PE73CY003	The Role of Second Checker in the Preparation and Administration of Medications	Three	2	CDO613
PE73CY011	Principles of Administration of Medication and their Effects on Individuals	Three	4	CDO622
PH53CY139	The Role of the HCSW Immuniser	Three	1	CDP595
PH53CY140	Immunisations and How They Work	Three	1	CDP596
PH53CY141	Immunising Adults and Children Against Influenza	Three	2	CDP597
PH53CY142	Immunising Adults against Influenza	Three	2	CDP617
PH53CY143	Immunising against Pneumococcal Pneumonia	Three	2	CDP618
PH53CY144	Immunising against Herpes Zoster (Shingles)	Three	2	CDP619
PH53CY145	Administering Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Injections	Three	2	CDP620
PH53CY132	Wound Care Practice	Three	3	CDP628
HC73CY162	Study Skills for HCSW: Critical Reading	Three	3	CDP629
HC73CY163	Study Skills for HCSW: Academic Writing	Three	4	CDP630
PH53CY138	Patient Assessment	Three	3	CDP631
RB93CY003	Study Skills for HCSW: Data Analysis for Health	Three	4	CDP632
RB92CY014	Study Skills for HCSW: Data Analysis for Health	Two	2	CDP633
PA12CY059	Study Skills for HCSW: Reflective Practice	Two	2	CDP634
HC72CY153	Study Skills for HCSW: Report Writing	Two	2	CDP635
PA13CY085	Study Skills for HCSW: Reflective Practice	Three	3	CDP636
PH53CY133	Stroke Awareness	Three	3	CDP637
PH53CY134	Arthritis Awareness	Three	2	CDP638
PH53CY135	Coronary Heart Disease Awareness	Three	2	CDP640
PH53CY136	Asthma Awareness	Three	2	CDP641
PH53CY137	Anticoagulant Awareness	Three	3	CDP642
PH13CY090	Healthcare Assistant (Nursing) - Supporting Individuals in the use of Inhaler Devices and Peak Flow Meters	Three	4	CDP788
QA12CY011	Environmental Sustainability in the NHS	Two	2	CDP947
PA92CY056	Mental Health and Wellbeing	Two	2	CDQ007
PT13CY125	Supporting Individuals with Autism and Neurodivergence	Three	3	CDQ011
PT33CY001	Mental Health and Compassionate Responses	Three	6	CDQ037
PA73CY004	Compassionate Conversations	Three	4	CDQ282

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Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support

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