Allied Health Profession Support Apprenticeship (Level 3)

What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?

Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:

• Preparing patients for their therapy
• Setting up equipment to use in the patients' treatment
• Assisting the allied health professional during treatment
• Contributing to record keeping

You will also gain the following qualifications:

• Competence and Knowledge Qualification- Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Profession Support (City and Guilds)
• Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health (City and Guilds)
• Level 2 Functional Skills Maths (NCFE)
• Level 2 Functional Skills English (NCFE)

What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?

• A respectful and caring approach to others
• Must have empathy, patience and a willingness to deliver excellent care
• Be 100% committed to your role
• Be punctual
• Have a passion for health and social care
• Team working skills
• The ability to use your own initiative
• An understanding of health and safety guidelines
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision