Higher National Certificate - DOC

							Scottish Vocational Qualifications
Health (Perioperative Care-Surgical Support) Level 3
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 17 May 2005 to 31 July 2010
Group Award Number: G7WC 23

Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Skills for Health

The first code (6 digits) indicates the SQA Unit code. The code in brackets indicates the National
Occupational Standards Unit code.

Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that
make up each unit are listed under the Unit title.

To achieve the SVQ level 3, candidates are required to complete 12 units.

Mandatory Units (12)
DK4R 04 (HSC31)
Promote effective communication for and about individuals

DK4K 04 (HSC32)
Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

DP0F 04 (CHS36)
Provide Basic Life Support

DP02 04 (PCS2)
Contribute to the safe use of medical devices and supplementary items used in the perioperative
environments

DN9M 04 (PCS3)
Assist in preparing patients and equipment for transfer and movement within the perioperative
environment

DN9L 04 (PCS4)
Assist in positioning patients for clinical procedures within the perioperative environment

DN9Y 04 (PCS5)
Assist in the support and monitoring of patients within the perioperative care environment

DN9R 04 (PCS6)
Assist in the measurement and recording of patients’ body fluid output, blood loss and wound
drainage during the perioperative phase

DP00 04 (PCS7)
Carry out delegated activities to assist the registered practitioner in the assessment, planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of perioperative patient care
DN9T 04 (PCS8)
Assist in the preparation and organisation of equipment and instrumentation for operative
procedures in a non-scrubbed surgical role

DN9X 04 (PCS9)
Assist in the provision, monitoring and recording of surgical instrumentation, supplies and
equipment for operative and invasive procedures in a non-scrubbed surgical role

DN9P 04 (PCS10)
Assist in receiving, handling and dispatching clinical specimens



For further information on this qualification please contact
Care Scotland on 0845 213 5471




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