Our Anatomical Pathology Technology (APT) pathway is designed to support you to grow into a career as an Anatomical Pathology Technician.
RSPH already offers Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in APT, working in partnership with the Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Our new APT pathway extends this educational offer, with the introduction of the Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support for Mortuary Workers.
This qualification is aimed at people working in in mortuary support toles or who are looking to gain employment as a Mortuary Worker – helping to develop the skills and knowledge to deliver effective practice and to understand the routes open for progression to the role of an Anatomical Pathology Technician.
Which qualifications are included in the pathway?
- Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support for Mortuary Workers
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)
- Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology)
How can I access the pathway as a learner?
Contact North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions (NHSFT) University Hospital North Tees to access the APT pathway.
How can I deliver the pathway as a centre?
If you are interested in delivering the APT pathway to learners, you can apply to register as an RSPH-approved centre.
“The Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support marks an important step on the path to... ensure that mortuary support staff, who have an increasingly important role in the safe and compassionate operation of mortuary services across the UK, are being invested in to work to consistent standards and able to access CPD and progression opportunities.”
John Pitchers, Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
“The colleague who is taking part in the Level 2 Certificate in Mortuary Support course this year is employed full time as a Mortuary Porter. They wish greatly to progress [and] they are hopeful that by achieving a related qualification in mortuary support, if an assistant position was to become available in the future, they would have more of a chance of success.”
Wynnona, Anatomical Pathology Technician, Norfolk and Norwich
