GL41 23SVQ 3 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF Level 71

GL41 23 / SVQ 3 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) at
SCQF level 7
To attain the qualification candidates must complete eightUnits in total. This comprises:
threemandatory Units
fiveoptional Units

Please note the table below shows the SSC identification codes listed alongside the corresponding SQA Unit codes. It is important that the SQA Unit codes are used in all your recording documentation and when your results are communicated to SQA.

Mandatory Units: Candidates must complete all three Units from this group
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD4E 04 / SFHGEN98 / Promote Effective Communication in a Healthcare Environment / 7 / 8
HD3T 04 / SFHGEN96 / Maintain Health, Safety and Security Practices within a Health Setting / 6 / 10
HC5M 04 / SCDHSC0033 / Develop Your Practice through Reflection and Learning / 7 / 9

Optional Section(Five Units must be selected from the optional groupings below (please note that a maximum of one Unit may be selected from Option Group B)

Optional Group A — Five Units may be chosen from Group A or a minimum of four Units plus one Unit from Option Group B
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD1V 04 / SFHEND02 / Provide Information on Endoscopic Procedures to Individuals / 7 / 8
HD1M 04 / SFHEND07 / Prepare Individuals for Endoscopic Procedures / 7 / 8
HD1D 04 / SFHEND08 / Position Individuals During Endoscopic Procedures / 7 / 8
HC9E 04 / SFHEND09 / Assist Colleagues During Endoscopic Procedures / 7 / 8
HD1T 04 / SFHEND20 / Provide Care for Individuals Recovering After Endoscopic Procedures / 7 / 8
HD22 04 / SFHEND21 / Reprocess Endoscopy Equipment / 6 / 7
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD1F 04 / SFHPCS13 / Prepare and Dress forScrubbed Clinical Roles / 5 / 7
HD00 04 / SFHPCS2 / Contribute tothe Safe use of Medical Devices in the Perioperative Environment / 6 / 8
HC9H 04 / SFHPCS23 / Assist in the Transfer and Positioning of Patients within the Perioperative Environment / 6 / 8
HC7V 04 / SFHPCS5 / Assist in the Support and Monitoring of Patientswithin the Perioperative Care Environment / 6 / 8
HD0V 04 / SFHPCS6 / Measure and Record Patients' Body Fluid Output / 6 / 8
HC9K 04 / SFHPCS7 / Assist the Registered Practitioner intheDelivery of Perioperative Patient Care / 7 / 8
HD1C 04 / SFHPCS24 / Perform the Non-Scrubbed Circulating Role for Perioperative Procedures / 6 / 8
HC9P 04 / SFHPCS10 / Carry out DelegatedActivities in Receiving, Handling and DispatchingClinical Specimens / 6 / 8
HC9N 04 / SFHPCS25 / Carry out Delegated Activities in the Anaesthetic Environment/Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) / 6 / 8
HC7X 04 / SFHPCS14 / Prepare Surgical Instrumentation and Supplementary Items for the SurgicalTeam / 7 / 8
HC7T 04 / SFHPCS15 / Assist in the Preparation of Patients for Operative and ClinicallyInvasive Procedures / 6 / 8
HD1X 04 / SFHPCS16 / Provide Surgical Instrumentation and Items for the Surgical Team andMaintain the Sterile Field / 7 / 8
HC80 04 / SFHPCS17 / Receive and Handle Clinical Specimens within the Sterile Field / 6 / 6
HC7Y 04 / SFHPCS18 / Prepare, Apply and Attach Dressings, Wounds, Supports and Drains to Patients / 6 / 8
HD1K 04 / SFHPCS19 / Prepare Equipment for Intra-operative Blood Salvage Collection / 6 / 8
HD12 04 / SFHPCS20 / Operate Equipment for Intra-operative Blood Salvage Collection / 6 / 8
HD1L 04 / SFHPCS21 / Prepare Equipment for Processing Intra-operative Salvaged Blood / 6 / 8
HD11 04 / SFHPCS22 / Operate and Monitor Equipment for Processing Intra-operative Salvaged Blood and Complete Salvaged Blood Processing / 6 / 8
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HC9G 04 / SFHCHS136 / Assist in the Implementation ofProgrammes and Treatmentswith Individuals who haveSeverely Restricted Movement/Mobility / 7 / 8
HC9F 04 / SFHCHS138 / Assist in the Implementation of Mobility and Movement Programmes for Individuals to RestoreOptimum Movement and Functional Independence / 7 / 8
HC7D 04 / SFHCHS139 / Implement Hydrotherapy Programmes for Individuals andGroups / 7 / 8
HD0F 04 / SFHCHS223 / Fit Healthcare Equipment, Medical Devices or Products toMeet Individuals' Clinical Needs / 6 / 8
HD0A 04 / SFHCHS239 / Enable Individuals to use Assistive Devices and Assistive Technology / 7 / 8
HC72 04 / SFHCHS143 / Assist Others to Test Individuals' Abilities Before Planning Exercise and Physical Activities / 7 / 8
HD01 04 / SFHCHS144 / Deliver Exercise Sessions to Improve Individuals' Health and Wellbeing / 7 / 8
HC9T 04 / SFHGEN75 / Collaborate in the Assessment of the Need for, and the Provision of, Environmental and Social Support in the Community / 7 / 8
HC6J 04 / SCDHSC0344 / Support Individuals to Retain, Regain and Develop Skills to Manage their Daily Living / 7 / 10
HC5N 04 / SCDHSC0351 / Implement Development Activities to Meet Individuals’ Goals, Preferences and Needs / 7 / 9
HC6H 04 / SCDHSC0345 / Support Individuals to Manage their Financial Affairs / 7 / 10
HC6D 04 / SCDHSC0349 / Support Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation Services / 7 / 9
HC7M 04 / SFHCHS145 / Provide Support to Individuals to Managetheir Body Weight / 7 / 8
HD0X 04 / SFHCHS146 / Monitor Individuals' Progress in Relation to Managing their BodyWeight andNutrition / 7 / 8
HC98 04 / SFHCHS147 / Administer Oral Nutritional Products to Individuals / 7 / 8
HC7K 04 / SFHCHS148 / Provide Information and Advice to Individuals onEating to Maintain Optimum Nutritional Status / 7 / 8
HC7F 04 / SFHCHS149 / Monitor and Review Individual's Progress inRelation to Maintaining Optimum Nutritional Status / 7 / 8
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD06 04 / SFHCHS154 / Develop, Prepare and Maintain Resources for use by Individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems / 7 / 8
HC9D 04 / SFHCHS155 / Assist and Support Individuals to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems / 6 / 8
HD04 04 / SFHCHS156 / Develop Activities and Materials to Enable Individuals to Achieve Specified Communication Goals / 7 / 8
HD1W 04 / SFHCHS157 / Provide Support to Individuals to Develop their Communication Skills / 7 / 8
HC7A 04 / SFHCHS158 / Enable Individuals from Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds to Access Speech and Language TherapyServices / 7 / 8
HC77 04 / SFHGEN84 / Contribute tothe Planning and Evaluation of Learning Activities / 7 / 8
HD28 04 / SFHGEN85 / Support Individuals with Communication and Interaction Difficulties / 7 / 8
HD27 04 / SFHGEN86 / Support Individuals with Cognition and Learning Difficulties / 7 / 8
HC65 04 / SCDHSC0035 / Promote the Safeguarding of Individuals / 7 / 9
HC75 04 / SFHCHS26 / Carryout, and Conclude, Dialysis Therapy for Individualswith Established Access / 7 / 8
HD0C 04 / SFHCHS27 / Encourage and Support Individuals Undergoing Dialysis Therapy / 7 / 8
HC7N 04 / SFHCHS28 / Support and Enable Individuals Undergoing Dialysis and their Carers to Obtain and Maintain Dialysis Equipment and Materials / 7 / 8
HD25 04 / SFHCHS29 / Support and Enable IndividualsUndergoing Dialysis and their Carers toCarry out Dialysis Procedures / 7 / 8
HC7G 04 / SFHCHS30 / Obtain and Maintain Vascular Access for, and CeaseAccess following, HaemodialysisTherapy / 7 / 8
HC70 04 / SFHCHS31 / Assess and Agree the Efficacyof the Dialysis Therapy / 7 / 8
HC6Y 04 / SFHCHS32 / Agree andImplement Changes to the Dialysis Therapy / 7 / 8
HD0N 04 / SFHCHS184 / Maintain Chain of Custody (Specimens and Samples) / 6 / 7
HD15 04 / SFHCHS185 / Perform Basic Specimen/Sample Preparation / 6 / 7
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD24 04 / SFHCHS186 / Store Specimens and Samples / 5 / 7
HD08 04 / SFHCHS187 / DisposeSafely of Biomedical Specimens and Samples / 6 / 7
HD1H 04 / SFHCHS188 / Prepare Culture Media and Solutions / 6 / 7
HD17 04 / SFHCHS189 / Perform Quality Control of CultureMedia and Solutions / 6 / 7
HD0M 04 / SFHCHS190 / Investigate at a Microscopic Level / 6 / 7
HD23 04 / SFHCHS191 / Stain Specimens and Samples / 6 / 8
HD19 04 / SFHCHS192 / Perform Standard Tests using an Automated Analyser / 6 / 6
HD1A 04 / SFHCHS193 / Perform Standard Tests using Manual Methodologies orCommercial Kits / 6 / 6
HD02 04 / SFHGEN24 / Despatch Biomedical Samples / 6 / 6
HD2C 04 / SFHCHS18 / Undertake a Newborn Hearing Screen / 7 / 8
HC5C 04 / SCDHSC0037 / Care for Babies / 7 / 9
HC5K 04 / SCDHSC0233 / Develop Effective Relationships with Individuals / 6 / 8
HC5E 04 / SCDHSC3103 / Contribute to Raising Awareness of Health Issues / 7 / 9
HC78 04 / SFHCS19 / Develop Relationships with Children, Young People and those Involved in their Care / 7 / 8
HD09 04 / SFHCS20 / Enable Children and Young People to Understand their Health and Wellbeing / 7 / 8
HC5F 04 / SCDHSC0036 / Contribute to the Assessment and Planning Process with Children and Young People / 7 / 10
HC5A 04 / SCDHSC0314 / Care for a Newly Born Baby when the Birth Parents are Unable to Do So / 7 / 9
HC6W 04 / SCDHSC0316 / Work with Children and Young People with Additional Requirements to Address their Development Needs / 8 / 10
HC6N 04 / SCDHSC0320 / Support Professional Advice to Help Parents Take Care of their Newly Born Baby / 7 / 8
HC6M 04 / SCDHSC0321 / Support Parents and Guardians to Care for Babies During the First Year of Life / 7 / 10
HD05 04 / SFHMCN12 / Develop and Agree Individualised Care Plans for Babies and Families / 7 / 9
HD1R 04 / SFHMCN26 / Provide Advice and Information During the Antenatal and Postnatal Period to Promote Health and Wellbeing / 7 / 8
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HC9V 04 / SFHMCN1 / Communicate and Interact with Babies and those Involved in their Care / 7 / 8
HC9C 04 / SFHMCN4 / Assess the Health and Wellbeing of Women During the Postnatal Period / 7 / 8
HC9A 04 / SFHMCN5 / Assess the Health and Wellbeing of Babies / 7 / 8
HD0H 04 / SFHMCN10 / Implement Individualised Maternity Care Plans / 7 / 8
HD13 04 / SFHMCN18 / Operate Equipment for the Care of Babies / 6 / 6
HD29 04 / SFHMCN27 / Support Individuals with Feeding Babies / 6 / 7
HD10 04 / SFHCHS132 / Obtain Venous Blood Samples / 7 / 8
HD2A 04 / SFHBDS12 / Test Venous Blood Samples at Blood Donation Sessions / 6 / 8
HD03 04 / SFHBDS13 / Determine the Individual's Requirements and Obtain Information Related to Potential Donation of Blood or Blood Components / 7 / 8
HC99 04 / SFHBDS14 / Assess Individuals' Fitness and Suitability to Donate Blood or Blood Components / 7 / 8
HC9W 04 / SFHBDS15 / Communicate the Assessment Decision regarding an Individual'sFitness and Suitability to Donate Blood or Blood Components / 7 / 8
HD0L 04 / SFHBDS16 / Insert Intravenous Needles for the Collection of Blood at Blood Donation Sessions / 7 / 8
HD0K 04 / SFHCHS8 / Insert and Secure Urethral Catheters and Monitor and Respond to the Effects of Urethral Catheterisation / 7 / 8
HD2F 04 / SFHCHS9 / Undertake Care for Individuals with Urinary Catheters / 6 / 8
HC59 04 / SFHCHS2 / Assist in the Administration of Medication / 6 / 10
HC58 04 / SFHCHS3 / Administer Medication to Individuals / 6 / 8
HD2M 04 / SFHCHS4 / Undertake Tissue Viability Risk Assessment for Individuals / 7 / 8
HD2L 04 / SFHCHS10 / Undertake Stoma Care / 7 / 8
HD2H 04 / SFHCHS11 / Undertake Personal Hygiene for IndividualsUnable to Care for Themselves / 6 / 8
HC7R 04 / SFHCHS12 / Undertake Treatments and DressingsRelated to the Care of Lesions and Wounds / 6 / 8
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD2P 04 / SFHCHS13 / Undertake Wound Drainage Care / 6 / 8
HD20 04 / SFHCHS14 / Remove Wound Closure Materials from Individuals / 6 / 8
HD0J 04 / SFHCHS15 / Insert and Secure Nasogastric Tubes / 6 / 8
HD2E 04 / SFHCHS16 / Undertake Care for Individuals with Nasogastric Tubes / 6 / 8
HC5D 04 / SFHCHS17 / Carry out Extended Feeding Techniques to Ensure Individual's Nutritional and Fluid Intake / 7 / 8
HD2K 04 / SFHCHS19 / Undertake Routine Clinical Measurements / 6 / 8
HD2G 04 / SFHCHS20 / Undertake Examination ofthe External Ear / 6 / 7
HD2D 04 / SFHCHS21 / Undertake Assessment ofan Individual's Hearing / 6 / 8
HD16 04 / SFHCHS22 / Perform Intravenous Cannulation / 7 / 8
HC9R 04 / SFHCHS23 / Carry out Intravenous Infusion / 7 / 8
HC9M 04 / SFHCHS25 / Carry out Blood Collection from Fixed or Central Lines / 7 / 8
HC7H 04 / SFHEUSC02 / Obtain Supporting Information to Inform the Assessment of an Individual / 6 / 7
HD18 04 / SFHCHS130 / Perform Routine Electrocardiograph (ECG) Procedures / 6 / 8
HC5W 04 / SFHCHS131 / Obtain and Test Capillary Blood Samples / 6 / 7
HD21 04 / SFHCHS133 / Remove Wound Drains / 6 / 8
HD2N 04 / SFHCHS134 / Undertake Vision Screening / 6 / 7
HD0P 04 / SFHCHS150 / Maintain the Feet of Individuals who have been Assessed as Requiring Help with General Foot Care / 6 / 10
HC7L 04 / SFHCHS159 / Provide Support to Individuals to Develop their Skills inManaging Dysphagia / 6 / 8
HC73 04 / SFHCHS160 / Assist Others to Monitor Individuals' Attempts atManaging Dysphagia / 6 / 8
HD0Y 04 / SFHCHS168 / Obtain a Patient/Client History / 6 / 7
HC81 04 / SFHCHS36 / Provide Basic Life Support / 7 / 7
HD1N 04 / SFHGEN4 / Prepare Individuals for Healthcare Activities / 6 / 10
HD26 04 / SFHGEN5 / Support Individuals Undergoing Healthcare Activities / 6 / 10
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HC7W 04 / SFHGEN7 / Monitor and Manage the Environment and Resources During and After Clinical/Therapeutic Activities / 6 / 8
HC9J 04 / SFHGEN8 / Assist the Practitioner to ImplementHealthcare Activities / 6 / 7
HC7J 04 / SFHGEN14 / Provide Advice and Information to Individuals on how to Managetheir own Condition / 7 / 8
HC7P 04 / SFHGEN15 / Support Individuals in Undertaking their Desired Activities / 6 / 8
HC7E 04 / SFHGEN16 / Inform an Individual ofDischarge Arrangements / 6 / 8
HC76 04 / SFHGEN17 / Contribute to the Discharge of an Individual into the Care of Another Service / 6 / 6
HC79 04 / SFHGEN20 / Enable Carers to Support Individuals / 7 / 8
HD3M 04 / SFHGEN26 / Deal with Financial Transactions within a HealthFacility / 6 / 8
HD35 04 / SFHGEN62 / Collate and CommunicateHealthInformation to Individuals / 7 / 8
HD3W 04 / SFHGEN65 / Make Recommendations for the Use of PhysicalResources / 7 / 8
HD3F 04 / SFHGEN66 / Control the Use of Physical Resources / 7 / 8
HD0T 04 / SFHCHS205 / Manufacture of Equipment or Medical Devices for Individuals within Healthcare / 8 / 9
HC97 04 / SFHCHS206 / Adapt Healthcare Equipment, Medical Devices or Productsto Meet Individual's Needs / 7 / 8
HD0E 04 / SFHCHS55 / Facilitate theIndividual's Management oftheir Condition and Treatment Plan / 7 / 8
HD1G 04 / SFHGEN73 / Prepare and Reproduce Permanent Radiographic Images / 6 / 8
HC9L 04 / SFHGEN74 / Assure the Effective Functioning of Radiographic Image Processing Equipment / 6 / 8
HD48 04 / SFHGEN77 / Perform First Line Calibration on Clinical Equipment to Ensure it is Fit for Use / 6 / 7
HD3C 04 / SFHGEN78 / Conduct Routine Maintenance on Clinical Equipment / 6 / 7
HD3G 04 / SFHGEN79 / Co-ordinate the Progress of Individuals through Care Pathways / 7 / 8
HC7C 04 / SFHDiabHA3 / Examine the Feet of an Individual with Diabetes and Advise on Care / 7 / 8
Optional Group A — (cont)
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HC71 04 / SFHDiab HA4 / Assess the Feet of Individuals with Diabetes and Provide Advice on Maintaining Healthy Feet and Managing Foot Problems / 7 / 8
HC6K 04 / SCDHSC0330 / Support Individuals to Use Services and Facilities / 7 / 9
HC6F 04 / SCDHSC0343 / Support Individuals to Live at Home / 7 / 9
HC6E 04 / SCDHSC0352 / Support Individuals to Continue Therapies / 7 / 9
HC6G 04 / SCDHSC0382 / Support Individuals to Manage Change in Their Lives / 7 / 9
HC6C 04 / SCDHSC0384 / Support Individuals through Bereavement / 7 / 8
HC69 04 / SCDHSC0385 / Support Individuals at the End of Life / 7 / 10
HC6V 04 / SCDHSC0387 / Work in Partnership with Carers to Support Individuals / 7 / 9
HC63 04 / SCDHSC0393 / Promote Participation in Agreed Therapeutic Group Activities / 7 / 10
HD3E 04 / SCDHSC0394 / Contribute to the Provision of Support Groups / 7 / 9
HC5Y 04 / SCDHSC3100 / Participate in Inter-disciplinary Team Working to Support Individuals / 7 / 10
HC61 04 / SCDHSC3110 / Promote Effective Relationships with Individuals / 7 / 9
HC6X 04 / SCDHSC3102 / Work with Community Networks and Partnerships / 8 / 9
HC5V 04 / SFHCHS6 / Move and Position Individuals / 6 / 8
Optional Group B — Only one Unit may be chosen from this grouping
SQA code / SSCcode / Title / SCQF level / SCQF credits
HD0W 04 / CFACSC5 / Monitor and Solve Customer Service Problems / 6 / 6
HC86 04 / PROPM18 / Enable Learning throughDemonstrations and Instruction / 7 / 7
HC87 04 / LSILADD07 / Facilitate Individual Learning andDevelopment / 8 / 11
HC8V 04 / CFAM&LDB2 / Allocate Work to Team Members / 5 / 6
HD0G 04 / CFAM&LDC5 / Help Individuals Address Problems Affecting their Performance / 6 / 5
HC88 04 / CFAM&LEC5 / Use Information to Take Effective Decisions / 8 / 4
HC8F 04 / SFSSLP12 / Deal with Disorderly and Aggressive Behaviour / 6 / 7
HD3M 04 / SFHGEN18 / Give Presentations to Groups / 7 / 8
HC74 04 / SFHGEN19 / Assist Others to Plan Presentations to Enable Learning / 7 / 8
HC5P 04 / SFHGEN21 / Interact with Individuals Using Telecommunications / 6 / 8
HD45 04 / SFHGEN23 / Monitor Your Own Work Practices / 7 / 8
HD07 04 / SFHGEN27 / Develop, Sustain and Evaluate Collaborative Working with Other Organisations / 7 / 8
HD3D 04 / SFHGEN39 / Contribute to Effective Multi-disciplinary Team Working / 7 / 8
HD3R 04 / SFHGEN44 / Liaise between Primary, Secondary and Community Teams / 7 / 8
HC5T 04 / SCDHSC0399 / Maintain Effective Working Relationships with Staff in Other Agencies / 7 / 9
HC6P 04 / SCDHSC3101 / Support the Development of Community Networks and Partnerships / 8 / 10
HC60 04 / SCDHSC3115 / Process Information for Use in Decision-making / 7 / 8
HC62 04 / SCDHSC0032 / Promote Health, Safety and Security in the Work Setting / 7 / 10
HC64 04 / SCDHSC3121 / Promote the Effectiveness of Teams / 7 / 9

GL41 23SVQ 3 in Healthcare Support (Clinical) at SCQF level 71