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Health screener diploma: guidance for assessors

How to assess candidates undertaking the diploma for health screeners.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 April 2017
• Last updated: 4 August 2021 — See all updates

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Health screener diploma: guidance for assessors

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This guide explains the role of the assessor for the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners.

The diploma is for staff working on the:

• NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm screening programme (AAA)
• NHS diabetic eye screening programme (DES)
• NHS newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP)

Published 1 April 2017
Last updated 4 August 2021 + show all updates

1. 4 August 2021

   Expanded the section on expert witnesses.

2. 22 January 2020

   Deleted learning outcomes section.

3. 3 September 2018

   Added information about applying for CAVA funding.

4. 30 April 2018

   Updated wording on the cost of undertaking CAVA qualification via streamlined process.

5. 1 April 2017

   First published.