Entry requirements
To undertake this course, you must be employed in a health or social care related role as you will need the support of your employer. You will also need a mentor/assessor to support you in the workplace who must be identified before you start the course. This needs to be a registered healthcare professional usually a nurse who holds a professional registration with a governing body such as the NMC. This module can be completed as a stand-alone module or part of the Certificate in Continuous Professional Development after undertaking the role of the HCA in the community or have a NVQ 2-3 in health and social care.