Health Informatics. Health Informatics. Level 2. Level 3. Qualification Guide

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1 ENQUIRIES ABOUT USING THESE QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS) Contact: Qualification Guide Level 2 Health Informatics Award in Health Informatics (QCF) 601/1189/6 Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) 601/1188/4 Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) 601/1453/8 Level 3 Health Informatics Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) 601/1187/2

2 Contents Introduction 3 Agored Cymru Qualifications 3 Qualification Information 4 Qualification overview 4 Qualification target group 5 Entry requirements 7 Delivery Languages 7 Offering the Qualifications 7 Progression opportunities 8 Access to Fair Assessment 8 Embedding Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) 8 NOS and other Standards 9 Funding and Charges 11 Qualification Content 12 Structure and content 12 Rules of combination 13 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 19 Units 19 Quality Assurance Processes 20 Registration 20 Assessment 20 Internal Verification 20 Approved internal verifiers (AIVs) 21 External Verification 21 Retention of evidence 21 Standardisation 21 Certification 21 2

3 Introduction Agored Cymru Qualifications Agored Cymru is a QCF awarding organisation offering a range of flexible and responsive provision designed to help learners of every age achieve their potential. Agored Cymru is the only awarding organisation to focus entirely on developing qualifications and credit to meet the needs of learners in Wales. We have over 20 years experience and, have awarded over 6 million credits to learners across Wales. Because we work exclusively in Wales, we are ideally placed to respond to the demands of our learners and centres. Our qualifications are uniquely tailored to the needs and priorities of individuals, communities, employers and the aims of a modern Wales. As the Welsh awarding organisation, working for the benefit of Wales, our dedicated team of specialists is committed to promoting the Welsh language by encouraging assessment through the medium of Welsh. All our units and qualifications are credit based, and flexible enough to meet the needs of learners in any setting from schools to FE and from offender learning to training in the workplace. We offer our recognised centres the opportunity to deliver effective lifelong learning, widen opportunity and enable progression within current education and training frameworks. At all times, we are committed to providing a high quality, responsive service to all our centres and learners. Agored Cymru Qualifications: are charged at certification not at registration which means you pay for units achieved by learners not the units you register learners for; are available through the medium of Welsh, including certification; enable accreditation of continuing professional development (CPD), by unit, from qualifications where the whole qualification is not required; meet the needs of learners in Wales by developing qualifications that respond directly to the Welsh agenda; provide a range of flexible and responsive provision designed to help learners of every age and level achieve their potential; are designed to suit the needs and priorities of individuals, communities, employers and the national aims of a modern Wales; 3 recognise individual learner achievement by awarding units achieved even if learners did not complete the whole qualification.

4 Qualification Information Recognised centres are required to adhere to the quality assurance requirements (QA) of delivering these qualifications, or any unit(s) from these qualifications. The QA requirements, which may require assessors and/or internal verifiers to have specific competencies, can be found at the back of this qualification guide. Failure to comply with the QA requirements may result in your learners not being certificated and/or your centre losing recognition status. You will be notified of this when you add these qualifications or units from these qualifications to your framework. Qualification Overview Level 2 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) The Level 2 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate qualifications in Health Informatics (QCF) are intended to meet the requirements of the job roles undertaken by Information Assistants working in the NHS. These job roles appear on the Health Informatics Career Framework (HICF) at level 2. The content of the qualifications has approval from Skills for Health, the Department of Health (DoH), NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS) and a steering group in Wales made up of employers and health informaticians from every health board. The three QCF qualifications at Level 2 are as follows. Award (12 credits) Certificate (18 credits) Extended Certificate (32 credits) The steering group requirement was that there should be maximum flexibility of choice about the learning needed for job roles covered by the generic Information Assistant role. Each qualification is nested inside the next one, so that learners can accrue credits towards the next size of qualification over time. Learners may also achieve stand alone units from any of these qualifications for continuing professional development, for example to recognise their current skills, or if they are moving between job roles within a service. 4

5 Qualification Information Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) The Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) qualification is intended to meet the requirements of the job roles undertaken by Assistant Practitioner (Informatics) working in the NHS. These job roles appear on the Health Informatics Career Framework (HICF) at level 3. The content of the qualification has approval from Skills for Health, the Department of Health (DoH), NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS) and a steering group in Wales made up of employers and health informaticians from every health board. Learners may also achieve stand alone units from this qualification for continuing professional development, for example to recognise their current skills, or if they are moving between job roles within a service. Qualification Target Group Level 2 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) The qualifications are designed to meet the requirements for Information Assistant roles An information assistant is involved in the routine handling and input of data, both electronic and paper based using IT and manual systems. This will include day-to-day validation of data and contribution to the quality of data and information. The information assistant will also be responsible for providing routine reports and for the dissemination of information recorded. Indicative Job Titles Data Entry Clerks Ward Clerks Information Clerks Information Assistant (Waiting Lists) Information Assistant (Child Health) Referral and Information Assistant. 5

6 Qualification Information Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) The Level 3 Diploma qualification is intended to meet the requirements of the job roles undertaken by Assistant Practitioner (Informatics) working in the NHS. These job roles appear on the Health Informatics Career Framework (HICF) at levels 3 and 4. An Assistant Practitioner (Informatics) is involved in the handling and management of electronic and paper based data and information, using IT and manual systems. This could include day-to-day management of patient records, validation and coding of data and the analysis, reporting and use of data to support information for quality purposes. Indicative Job Titles Health Records Library Team Leader/Supervisor Patient Administration Officer/Team Leader Health Records Team Leader Medical Records Officer Clinical Coding Officer/Practitioner Clinical Coding Auditor Data Validation/Quality Officer Statistician/Statistical Analyst Statistical Technician Data Quality Officer Information Analyst/Data Analyst Information Specialist Project/Programme Support (admin). 6

7 Qualification Information Entry Requirements Level 2 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) Learners must be: Employed, or seeking employment, as an Information Assistant for the knowledge only units Employed in an Information Assistant role for the competence based units. Using QCF qualifications in an apprenticeship The Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) is approved for use within an apprenticeship. Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) Learners must be: Employed, or seeking employment, as an Assistant Practitioner (Informatics) for the knowledge only units Employed in an Assistant Practitioner (Informatics) role for the competence based units. Using QCF qualifications in an apprenticeship The Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) is approved for use within an apprenticeship. Delivery Languages These qualifications are available in English and Welsh. If these qualifications are required in other languages, please contact the Business Development team at Agored Cymru. Offering the Qualifications These qualifications are only available through Agored Cymru recognised centres. If you would like to find out more about either becoming a recognised centre or working in partnership with a recognised centre, please access the join us area of the website or contact a member of the Business Development team for more information. 7

8 Qualification Information Progression Opportunities Although these are qualifications designed to confirm competence in specific job roles: The Level 2 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) offer progression to the Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics and to career progression within the Health Informatics Career Framework. The Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) offers career progression within the Health Informatics Career Framework. Access to Fair Assessment Agored Cymru has systems and procedures in place to ensure that assessment strategies for qualifications enable valid, reliable and consistent judgements to be made about the achievement of all learning outcomes against the stated assessment criteria. To ensure that inclusive assessment strategies are in place, that respond to individual learner needs, it may be necessary for centres to adapt assessments. Centres should consult the guidance within the Access to Fair Assessment Policy and Procedures (available within the centre handbook) which provides clear guidelines about the way in which reasonable adjustments and special considerations can be applied to Agored Cymru qualifications. All prescribed assessment methods are stated in the relevant unit. Where there is no prescribed assessment methodology stated, the deliverer should apply the method most suitable to the learners. The method should comply with the Access to Fair Assessment Policy and Procedures and must be confirmed via the internal verification process. Embedding Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) Agored Cymru is committed to embedding ESDGC within learning activities in Wales. ESDGC recognises that everyone s actions are interlinked; that the decisions and lifestyles of learners impact on the lives of other people throughout the world. The integration of ESDGC within the curriculum offers opportunities for Learning and Development practitioners to present impartial and practical views that allow learners to make informed choices. ESDGC is not an additional subject ; it should be integrated into all areas of the curriculum wherever possible. There are seven interconnected key themes that have been identified within ESDGC: further information can be found on the Agored Cymru website. 8 An indication about the opportunity each unit offers for embedding the different ESDGC themes is included in the unit. Please note that this is for guidance only and is not intended to restrict the ways in which ESDGC can be incorporated.

9 Qualification Information NOS and other Standards Level 2 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) The job role and the units in these qualifications cover the following standards: NOS Updating and cleansing of information (HI7) Dissemination of recorded information (Admin 310) Improve and maintain data quality (Gen 22, 25) (Admin 308) (HI2) Data processing inputting, recording and validating information (Admin 105) (HI 7) Provide information on request and assist in producing routine reports (Admin 310) (Gen 32) Operation of IT systems (e-skills, IT Users). KSF Core 1 level 1 Core 3 level 1 Core 5 level 1 Core 6 level 1 IK1 level 1 and IK1 level 2 IK2 level 1 and IK2 level 2. 9

10 Qualification Information Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) The job role and the units in these qualifications cover the following standards: NOS Identify and respond to risks relating to electronic and paper based data and information in a health context (HI1) Create, store and retrieve paper based health records (HI21) Organise the retention and destruction of health records (HI22) Arrange the transportation of health records (HI23) Collect and validate data and information in a health context (HI7) Analyse data and information and present outputs in a health context (HI8) Monitor, evaluate and improve the management of data and information in a health context (HI9) Comply with an external audit of data and information in a health context (HI10) Produce coded clinical data (HI11) Prepare, conduct and report the results of a clinical coding audit (HI12) Assure the quality of data and information in a health context (HI2) Monitor information systems (BAD 131) Analyse data and information about health (PHP 04) Interpret data and information about health (PHP 05) Advise others on data and information (PHP 06) Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements (MLD ) Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace (SS03) Improve customer care (MLF8 2009) IT Security for users (ITS) Work processing and software skills (ITS, SS) Develop productive working (MLD2 2009) Support individuals to develop and maintain their performance (MLD ) Contribute to running a project (BAA151) 10 Implement Change (MLC22009) Manage your own personal development (CFAMLA2).

11 Qualification Information KSF Core 1 level 2 Core 3 level 1 Core 4 level 1 Core 5 level 2 Core 6 level 1 (and in Wales Core 6 level 2) IK1 level 2 IK2 level 2 IK3 level 2. Funding and Charges Current funding information is available at the Database of Approved Qualifications in Wales (DAQW). Agored Cymru qualifications are charged by the current cost per credit. More information can be found on the charges section of the Agored Cymru website. A discounted charge may be available for organisations registering learners for the full qualification from the outset. Please note where an organisation exercises this option we will charge the full discounted qualification fee irrespective of learner achievement. See our website for details. 11

12 Qualification Content Structure and Content Level Two Award Learners must achieve 12 credits to gain this qualification. Level Two Certificate Learners must achieve a minimum of 18 credits to gain the qualification. To do this they must achieve all 12 credits from Mandatory Group A and a minimum of 6 credits from Optional Group B. At least 15 credits must be at Level 2. This qualification includes barred combinations of units which are detailed in the table below. A learner attaining a unit in column A would be barred from choosing a unit in the same row in column B. A This unit IT Communication Fundamentals CN12CY017 D/502/4292 B Is barred against IT Communication Fundamentals CN11CY024 Y/502/4291 IT Security for Users CN31CY001 R/502/4256 IT Security for Users CN32CY001 Y/502/4257 Level 2 Extended Certificate Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits to gain the qualification. To do this they must achieve all 29 credits from Mandatory Group A and a minimum of 3 credits from Optional Group B. Level 3 Diploma Learners must achieve a minimum of 52 credits to gain the qualification. To do this they must achieve 17 credits from Mandatory Group A and a minimum of 35 credits from Optional Group B. At least 32 credits must be at Level 3 or above. 12

13 Qualification Content Rules of combination Level Size Award Certificate Extended Certificate Diploma Level 2 12 (12) 18 (15) 32 (32) - Level (32) (Minimum credits at that level) The qualification consists of the following units: Level 2 Award Group A Mandatory Units 12 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value M/602/0953 PA22CY002 Essentials in Health Informatics 2 2 Y/601/2488 AA32CY027 Research information 2 4 R/601/2487 AA32CY028 Organise and report data 2 3 R/601/2490 AA32CY018 Store and retrieve information 2 3 Level 2 Certificate Group A Mandatory Units 12 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value M/602/0953 PA22CY002 Essentials in Health Informatics 2 2 Y/601/2488 AA32CY027 Research information 2 4 R/601/2487 AA32CY028 Organise and report data 2 3 R/601/2490 AA32CY018 Store and retrieve information

14 Qualification Content Group B Optional Units Minimum 6 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value Y/502/4257 CN32CY001 IT Security for Users 2 2 L/502/4207 CN12CY016 IT User Fundamentals 2 3 D/502/4292 CN12CY017 IT Communication Fundamentals 2 2 J/502/4559 CM32CY004 Data Management Software 2 3 F/502/4396 CP43CY001 Bespoke Software 2 3 R/502/4399 CP42CY002 Specialist Software 2 3 R/502/4256 CN31CY001 IT Security for Users 1 1 Y/502/4291 CN11CY024 IT Communication Fundamentals 1 2 Level 2 Extended Certificate Group A Mandatory Units 29 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value M/602/0953 PA22CY002 Essentials in Health Informatics 2 2 Y/601/2488 AA32CY027 Research information 2 4 R/601/2487 AA32CY028 Organise and report data 2 3 R/601/2490 AA32CY018 Store and retrieve information 2 3 Y/502/3674 PA12CY042 Maintaining quality standards 2 1 in the health sector F/601/5465 PT12CY015 Introduction to communication 2 3 in health, social care or children s and young people s settings J/601/8576 PT12CY019 The role of the health and 2 2 social care worker 14

15 Qualification Content Group A Mandatory Units 29 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value L/601/5470 PT12CY014 Introduction to personal 2 3 development in health, social care or children's and young people s settings R/601/5471 PT12CY016 Introduction to equality and 2 2 inclusion in health, social care or children s and young people s settings R/601/8922 PT12CY021 Contribute to health and safety 2 4 in health and social care K/502/3680 PA12CY043 Service improvement in the 2 2 health sector Group B Optional Units Minimum 3 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value Y/502/4257 CN32CY001 IT Security for Users 2 2 L/502/4207 CN12CY016 IT User Fundamentals 2 3 D/502/4292 CN12CY017 IT Communication Fundamentals 2 2 J/502/4559 CM32CY004 Data Management Software 2 3 F/502/4396 CP43CY001 Bespoke Software 2 3 R/502/4399 CP42CY002 Specialist Software 2 3 F/502/4379 CR52CY008 Using Collaborative Technologies

16 Qualification Content Level 3 Diploma Group A Mandatory Units 17 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value A/505/0981 PA23CY006 Managing health informatics in 3 3 healthcare settings J/601/7640 PA22CY003 Principles of managing information 2 3 and producing documents L/502/3381 PA23CY007 Communication skills for working 3 3 in the health sector K/602/2684 PA13CY045 Identify information requirements 3 4 in a health context F/601/2467 AF22CY006 Manage own performance 2 2 in a business environment J/601/9470 PT13CY018 Promote good practice in handling 3 2 information in health and social care settings Group B Optional Units Minimum 35 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value R/502/4256 CN31CY001 IT Security for Users 1 1 K/602/1535 HC42CY026 Principles of working in the 2 5 Public Sector R/502/4399 CP42CY002 Specialist Software 2 3 F/502/4379 CR52CY008 Using Collaborative Technologies 2 4 M/502/4619 CP62CY004 Project Management Software 2 4 R/502/4628 CQ12CY057 Word Processing Software 2 4 F/502/4625 CP32CY018 Spreadsheet Software

17 Qualification Content Group B Optional Units Minimum 35 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value A/601/3181 CL42CY009 Creating an object oriented 2 7 computer program L/601/3167 CK32CY008 Creating a procedural 2 7 computer program T/601/3177 CK32CY009 Creating an event driven 2 7 computer program M/502/4555 CP22CY018 Database Software 2 4 K/601/2527 AF33CY014 Communicate in a business 3 3 environment A/602/2690 PA13CY044 Produce coded clinical data 3 5 for external audit purposes J/602/2692 PA13CY047 Prepare, conduct and report the 3 5 results of a clinical coding audit T/500/7210 CN13CY006 Quality Management of ICT Products 3 12 and Services K/504/9423 FM33CY003 Understanding Bilingualism in Work 3 2 F/502/3412 PA13CY042 Maintaining quality standards 3 2 in the health sector M/601/7647 AY53CY002 Principles of managing information 3 4 and producing documents in a business environment T/602/2686 PA13CY046 Analyse and present health related 3 4 data and information Y/601/2524 AF73CY004 Contribute to decision-making 3 3 in a business environment Y/601/2538 AF33CY013 Analyse and report data 3 6 A/502/4560 CM33CY003 Data Management Software

18 Qualification Content Group B Optional Units Minimum 35 Credits QCF Reference Agored Cymru Unit Title Level Credit Number Unit Code Value J/502/3413 PA13CY043 Service improvement in the 3 3 health sector F/601/2551 BA33CY003 Deliver, monitor and evaluate 3 3 customer service to external customers K/602/2684 PA13CY045 Identify information requirements 3 4 in a health context J/600/9750 AG64CY001 Plan and manage a project 4 8 A/601/2564 CY24CY001 Manage and evaluate an 4 6 information system M/602/4520 GC83CY008 Deliver training through 3 3 demonstration and instruction 18

19 Qualification Content Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) For these qualifications, units can be recognised through an RPL process. Evidence can be utilised for learning outcome achievement or for whole unit achievement. There is no cap on the amount of RPL available within these qualifications but all evidence must be internally and externally verified. For more information centres should consult the guidance within the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and Procedure (available within the centre handbook). Units Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Health Informatics (QCF) - 601/1189/6 Agored Cymru Level 2 Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) - 601/1188/4 Agored Cymru Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) 601/1453/8 Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) - 601/1187/2 19

20 Quality Assurance Processes Registration Centres are required to register all learners within 40 working days of the start date of the course/learner as appropriate. Assessment Centres design and deliver the assessment for these qualifications. Assessment of Level Two and Three Health Informatics (QCF) qualifications must conform to Skills for Health QCF Assessment Principles. Centres must also adhere to Agored Cymru s quality assurance requirements. Centres are required to ensure that the assessment is fit for purpose and allows all learners to generate evidence to meet all assessment criteria and all learning outcomes (see Access to Fair Assessment Policy). Centres are also required to use the prescribed assessment methods where stated. Assessors must: have current and/or, relevant experience in assessing; have undertaken relevant training, if new to assessing (see website for Agored Cymru Introduction to Assessment courses) have good knowledge and understanding of Agored Cymru assessment requirements. Internal Verification Centres are required to verify all assessments through their internal quality assurance processes. Internal verifiers must: have current and/or relevant experience in assessing and internal verification; have a good understanding of Agored Cymru internal verification requirements. 20

21 Quality Assurance Processes Approved Internal Verifiers (AIVs) Please see the centre handbook to ensure that you meet our AIV requirements External Verification These qualifications are subject to external verification by Agored Cymru. Retention of Evidence Current information on retention of evidence can be found at Standardisation Current information on standardisation events can be found on our website Certification Centres receive certificates from Agored Cymru within 20 working days of the submission of a correctly completed recommendation for the award of credit (RAC) form. Centres are required to distribute certificates to all learners promptly. 21

22 Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Health Informatics (QCF) Agored Cymru Level 2 Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Health Informatics (QCF) Operational start date: 01-Sep-2013 Review date: 31-Aug-2014 Agored Cymru Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health Informatics (QCF) Operational start date: 01-Oct-2013 Review date: 31-Aug-2014 North 3-4 Llys Onnen Parc Menai Bangor Gwynedd LL57 4DF Tel: Fax: South 3 Purbeck House Cardiff Business Park Llanishen Cardiff CF14 5GJ Tel: Fax: Cyfieithiad o r ddogfen hon ar gael ar gais: BDteam@agored.org.uk Translation of this document on request: BDteam@agored.org.uk