NHS - Diploma in Allied Health Profession Support

Clinical support workers/healthcare assistants (sometimes known as therapy assistants or therapy helpers) accessing this framework will work alongside allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, radiographers, podiatrists, speech and language therapists, dietitians and occupational therapists.
The types of duties (depending upon the form of therapy) include the following:
preparing patients for their therapy
setting up equipment to use in the session/treatment
assisting the Allied Health Professional during treatment
contributing to record keeping

This is currently only being offered to NHS staff at RBCH, DHUFT and DCH

Show enthusiasm for working in the health sector
• Have basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build
• Have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform some aspects of the job roles (eg assisting in moving and handling of people)
• Be willing to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks (this is needed as apprentices are likely to work with children, young people or vulnerable adults)
• Be flexible as there may be a requirement to work shifts

Awarding Body
City & Guilds

What courses can I do after this?
You can study for Bridging Skills In HE which will then grant you an interview at Bournemouth University to be a Therapist.