Level 3 Diploma in Patient Care Technician Course
The Level 3 Diploma in Patient Care Technician Course offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in patient support, basic clinical assistance, vital-sign monitoring, specimen-collection awareness, ECG support, infection prevention and healthcare documentation within authori...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Diploma in Patient Care Technician Course offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in patient support, basic clinical assistance, vital-sign monitoring, specimen-collection awareness, ECG support, infection prevention and healthcare documentation within authorised support roles.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Patient-Care Fundamentals
- Professional Conduct
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Communication
- Vital-Sign Monitoring
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Pulse and Respiration Monitoring
- Temperature Measurement
- Phlebotomy Awareness
- Specimen Handling
- ECG Fundamentals
- Patient Preparation for ECG
- Basic Nursing Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Infection Prevention
- PPE
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Documentation
- Basic Life Support Awareness
- First-Aid Response
- Clinical Portfolio Development
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Learners entering patient-care roles
- Healthcare Assistants
- Patient-Care Support Personnel
- Clinical Support Staff
- Care-Facility Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical patient-care competence.
- Strengthen vital-sign monitoring skills.
- Improve basic clinical-support knowledge.
- Develop infection-prevention competence.
- Improve patient communication.
- Strengthen healthcare documentation skills.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Skills demonstrations, multiple-choice questions, patient case studies and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks and portfolio submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 16–20 weeks (240–280 hours total).
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