Cardiac Pathway Level 2

The Level 2 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship is an ideal way for learners to gain a recognised qualification whilst working within a relevant healthcare science related industry.  

The Cardiac Science pathway is specifically designed to support learners who are new to healthcare, or perhaps have not been in education for some time. Learners may be based with in a hospital cardiology department or working in a more community-based diagnostic role such as within a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).  

The student’s role will  be patient facing and include perform blood pressure and ECG measurements, plus setup, Fit and download ambulatory ECG and Blood pressure monitors.

The apprenticeship scheme has taught elements that are split between core units where you will join other L2 Apprenticeship learners from a variety of pathways, this often generates lively debate within class as many share best practice amongst the remote online classroom. In total there are six core units that cover the fundamental topics you would naturally expect on an apprenticeship course based within healthcare science, some of the topics covered include:

• Health and Safety  
• Principles of Patient Care 
• Quality, Audit and Innovation  

The Cardiac pathway will give learners a broader understanding of Cardiac methodologies, covering the basic theory and execution of blood pressure monitoring and ECGs. Learner will also gain an understanding of the underlying anatomy, physiology and pathology of the cardiac system and associated disease.

The Level 2 Programme is an entry-level of qualification designed to build your confidence in the skills for your role and provide a foundation in academic learning. Learners may be eligible to apply for higher-level roles within their current career path, or use their nationally recognised qualification to explore other avenues within healthcare. 

Learners may also wish to progress on to one our level 4 Healthcare Science apprenticeships.

According to the British Heart Foundation, someone dies of cardiovascular disease every 3 minutes. There are over 8 million individuals in the UK living with Cardiovascular disease, which is now the world’s biggest killer.

The importance of Cardiology in healthcare has never been clearer. Cardiac technicians play a crucial role in diagnosing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a growing patient population. Early diagnosis and treatment of CVD is crucial for saving lives, and reducing the £29 billion it costs to the UK to treat and care for those with the disease.

We operate a remote teaching format where core lessons are delivered once a month, followed by a 4-week period to complete the relevant assignments.  

Learners will build an ongoing portfolio of evidence throughout the duration of the course and are expected to showcase their practical competencies via remote assessment.   

Witness testimonies from peers will ascertain how the learner meets the behaviours expected of an apprentice and continued professional development from within the department logged as off the job training. 

Although your employer may offer time to complete assignments during your working week, you should expect to spend some of your own time completing your work.

Our delivery team are all experts in healthcare science with decades of experience working in the NHS. Our Cardiac experts (Jeff & Jenny) have extensive hands-on experience in the diagnostic methods you will be exploring as part of this programme.

The team also prides itself on our engaging and inclusive approach to teaching, we work hard to make your course interesting, exciting and relevant to your role.