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The RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology technology) has now been in use by centres for more than two years, so it is approaching its mid-point review.

The review helps RSPH to determine how well the qualification is performing and if there is anything that we need to do at this stage to improve it.

The specification for the qualification can be obtained from the link below to help you answer some of the survey questions.

RSPH L3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT)

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* 1. RSPH is undertaking its mid-point review for the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)

The objective of the qualification is to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to assist with a standard post mortem examination, arrange a viewing of the body by relatives and friends of the deceased and perform routine administrative tasks.

Do you think that the qualification meets this objective?

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* 2. If you have answered 'No' to the above question, please tell us why you think this

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* 3. The qualification consists of ten units. Each unit is composed of a number of learning outcomes. Each learning outcome has a number of sub-divisions (assessment criteria) and each assessment criterion has indicative content which expands on what the learner needs to understand or know in order to achieve the unit.

Unit 1, Human anatomy and physiology for anatomical pathology technologists consists of two learning outcomes.  

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, their assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 4. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for any of the above, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 5. Unit 2, Governance and administration of mortuary practices, consists of four learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 6. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for any of the above, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 7. Unit 3, Health and safety in the mortuary, consists of four learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3.  Indicative content

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* 8. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for any of the components of unit 3, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 9. Unit 4, Microbiology and infection control for anatomical pathology technologists, consists of three learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2.Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 10. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for any of the above for unit 4, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 11. Unit 5, Principles of effective communication for anatomical pathology technologists, consists of two learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 12. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for unit 5, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 13. Unit 6, Preparation and operation of a mortuary, consists of six learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 14. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for unit 6, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 15. Unit 7, Prepare for post mortem examinations, consists of three learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

  Very appropriate Mainly appropriate Not sure Mainly inappropriate Very inappropriate
1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 16. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for unit 7, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 17. Unit 8, Assist with post mortem examinations, consists of six learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 18. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for unit 8, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 19. Unit 9, Viewing of the deceased, consists of three learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 20. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for unit 9, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 21. Unit 10, Team working, consists of four learning outcomes.

To what extent do you consider the learning outcomes, assessment criteria and indicative content for this unit are appropriate to the aims of the qualification?

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1. Learning outcomes
2. Assessment criteria
3. Indicative content

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* 22. If you have given a rating of 'mainly inappropriate' or 'very inappropriate' for unit 10, please tell us your reasons for this.

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* 23. Attainment of the Learning Outcomes for each of units 1 - 5 are assessed by a mixture of examinations and assignments devised by RSPH. Examinations are marked by RSPH and assignments are centre-assessed, with the standard of marking externally scrutinised by RSPH

Do you believe that the assessments provided by RSPH are appropriate for these  units?

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* 24. If you have answered 'No' to the above, please give a reason for your answer, detailing which assessment is not appropriate for its intended unit

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* 25. Units 6 - 10 are practically based and are assessed by a portfolio of evidence. The portfolios are marked by the centre and subject to external verification by RSPH. Do you think that a portfolio of evidence is an appropriate assessment method for these units?

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* 26. If you answered 'No' to the above, please give a reason for your answer

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* 27. The qualification has 363 guided learning hours. This is the time that tutors have face to face contact with the learner. Depending on the unit the guided learning hours range from 15 to 68 hours. How many hours do you think are appropriate for face to face delivery of this qualification and for the individual units?

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* 28. The total qualification time is  615 hours. This means that learners are  expected to do private study or practice their skills for 252 hours without their tutor. Depending on the unit  the total unit time ranges from 27 to 118 hours, and the additional private study  from 5 hours to 50 hours. Do you expect your learners to do any additional study? If yes, how many additional hours would you expect your learners to do for each of the units and for the qualification as a whole?

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* 29. Do you think any units, learning outcomes, assessment criteria or indicative content should be added to or removed from the qualification?

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* 30. If you have answered 'Yes' to the above, please tell us what you would like to see added to or removed from the qualification.

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* 31. Thank you for your time in completing this survey. If you would like to contribute more to this review of the RSPH Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (APT) please enter your name and email address below.

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