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Unit 4223-339 Obtain and test capillary blood samples (HSC 2026)
Level: 3
Credit value: 4
UAN: T/601/8850
Unit aim
This unit is aimed at health & social care workers involved in the collection of capillary blood samples using either manual or automated lancets and testing of the sample where this is required.
Learning outcomes
There are six learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Understand how legislation, policy and good practice guidelines relate to obtaining and testing blood sample
2. Understand the anatomy and physiology in relation to obtaining and testing capillary blood samples
3. Be able to prepare to obtain capillary blood samples
4. Be able to obtain capillary blood samples
5. Be able to test and record the results of blood samples
6. Be able to pass on the results of blood samples
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 30 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are
likely to vary.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards
This unit is linked to CHS131.
Assessment
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
212 Unit handbook: Level 3 Diplomas in Healthcare Support
Unit 4223-339 Obtain and test capillary blood samples (HSC 2026)
Assessment criteria
Outcome 1 Understand how legislation, policy and good practice guidelines relate to obtaining and testing blood samples
The learner can:
1. Describe current legislation, national guidelines, local policies, protocols and good practice guidelines which relate to obtaining and testing capillary blood samples.
Standard precautions, confidentiality, Health and Safety, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Health Act 1983, Safer Moving and Handling, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination and Race Relations Acts, the Health and Social Care Act and the Essential...
Level: 3
Credit value: 4
UAN: T/601/8850
Unit aim
This unit is aimed at health & social care workers involved in the collection of capillary blood samples using either manual or automated lancets and testing of the sample where this is required.
Learning outcomes
There are six learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Understand how legislation, policy and good practice guidelines relate to obtaining and testing blood sample
2. Understand the anatomy and physiology in relation to obtaining and testing capillary blood samples
3. Be able to prepare to obtain capillary blood samples
4. Be able to obtain capillary blood samples
5. Be able to test and record the results of blood samples
6. Be able to pass on the results of blood samples
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 30 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are
likely to vary.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards
This unit is linked to CHS131.
Assessment
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
212 Unit handbook: Level 3 Diplomas in Healthcare Support
Unit 4223-339 Obtain and test capillary blood samples (HSC 2026)
Assessment criteria
Outcome 1 Understand how legislation, policy and good practice guidelines relate to obtaining and testing blood samples
The learner can:
1. Describe current legislation, national guidelines, local policies, protocols and good practice guidelines which relate to obtaining and testing capillary blood samples.
Standard precautions, confidentiality, Health and Safety, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Health Act 1983, Safer Moving and Handling, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination and Race Relations Acts, the Health and Social Care Act and the Essential...