Biomedical Scientists: Standards of Proficiency
Biomedical Scientists: Standards of Proficiency
Biomedical Scientists: Standards of Proficiency
Standards of proficiency
Biomedical
scientists
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Contents
Foreword 1
Introduction 3
Standards of proficiency 7
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Foreword
We are confident that the standards are fit for purpose and reflect
safe and effective professional practice for biomedical science.
These standards are effective from Monday 1 December 2014.
Introduction
Language
We recognise that our registrants work in a range of different
settings, which include direct practice, management, education,
research and roles in industry. We also recognise that the use of
terminology can be an emotive issue.
Our registrants work with very different people and use different terms
to describe the groups that use, or are affected by, their services.
Some of our registrants work with patients, others with clients and
others with service users. The terms that you use will depend on how
and where you work. We have used terms in these standards which
we believe best reflect the groups that you work with.
In the standards of proficiency, we use phrases such as
‘understand’, ‘know’, and ‘be able to’. This is so the standards
remain applicable to current registrants in maintaining their fitness to
practise, as well as prospective registrants who have not yet started
practising and are applying for registration for the first time.
Standards of proficiency
1
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests competence in the English
language. Applicants who have qualified outside of the UK, whose first language is not English
and who are not nationals of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland,
must provide evidence that they have reached the necessary standard. Please visit our website
for more information.
13.4 understand the structure and function of health and social care
services in the UK
13.5 understand the concept of leadership and its application to
practice
13.6 understand the theoretical basis of, and the variety of approaches
to, assessment and intervention
13.7 be able to demonstrate knowledge of the underpinning scientific
principles of investigations provided by clinical laboratory services
13.8 understand the role of the following specialisms in the diagnosis,
treatment and management of disease: cellular science, blood
science, infection science, molecular and genetic science and
reproductive science
13.9 be able to evaluate analyses using qualitative and quantitative
methods to aid the diagnosis, screening and monitoring of health
and disorders
13.10 understand the techniques and associated instrumentation used
in the practice of biomedical science
13.11 understand the biological hazards groups and associated
containment levels
14 be able to draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to
inform practice
14.1 be able to change their practice as needed to take account of
new developments or changing contexts
14.2 be able to conduct appropriate diagnostic or monitoring
procedures, treatment, therapy or other actions safely and
effectively
14.3 be able to perform and supervise procedures in clinical laboratory
investigations to reproducible standards
14.4 be able to operate and utilise specialist equipment according to
their discipline
Notes