Health and Social Care update - November 2022

Assistant Practitioner (Health)

The Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Standard has been reviewed by the Trailblazer group. The revised standard is now titled Assistant Practitioner (Health) - ST0215. The latest version of this standard can be found here: 

Assistant Practitioner (Health) - IFATE

All Learners from the 1 February, 2023 will need to be registered to this version, The new version of the Assessment Plan mandates that the qualification must be a Foundation Degree integrated into the EPA process so therefore the HEI (Higher Education Institution) delivering the apprenticeship must be on the EPAO register to complete the apprenticeship.

We will continue to offer EPA services for learners who are registered to the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Standard version 1.0. 

If you require any further information, please contact the EPA Customer Services Team - epacustomerservices@pearson.com 

Pharmacy Technician 

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians - 603/5160/3. 

This qualification has been extended for registration until 31 January, 2023.

First Aid

Emergency First Aid at Work

The revised specification for first teach November 2022 can be found here:

Emergency First Aid at Work (L3) - 2022

First Aid at Work

The revised specification for first teach November 2022 can be found here:

First Aid at Work (L3) - 2022