ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing and the Elderly
ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing and the Elderly develops essential nursing, elderly care, communication, safeguarding, and patient support skills for learners pursuing careers in healthcare and adult care services.
Course Features
This qualification provides practical and theoretical knowledge in elderly nursing care, communication, infection prevention, patient safety, and professional healthcare practices for learners entering healthcare and social care sectors.
- Internationally recognised ICTQual AB qualification
- Focus on elderly nursing and patient-centred care
- Covers infection prevention and safeguarding practices
- Suitable for healthcare and caregiving environments
- Develops communication and practical care skills
- Pathway to advanced healthcare and nursing studies
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing and the Elderly is designed for learners seeking foundational and intermediate knowledge in elderly nursing care and healthcare support. The course develops understanding of aging, patient wellbeing, communication, safety, and professional caregiving practices.
Understand principles of elderly nursing care
Develop communication and caregiving skills
Learn infection prevention and patient safety
Understand ethical and legal healthcare responsibilities
Support physical and emotional wellbeing of elderly patients
Prepare for progression into healthcare careers
What You'll Learn
This course develops knowledge and practical understanding required to support elderly individuals in healthcare and social care settings.
Understand the aging process and elderly healthcare needs
Apply effective communication in caregiving settings
Support elderly patients with daily living activities
Understand safeguarding and patient safety procedures
Implement infection prevention and hygiene practices
Promote dignity, wellbeing, and person-centred care
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is suitable for individuals seeking careers in elderly care, nursing support, caregiving, or healthcare assistance roles.
Aspiring caregivers and healthcare assistants
Nursing support staff and care workers
Learners entering adult social care services
Individuals supporting elderly family members
Healthcare professionals seeking elderly care knowledge
Candidates progressing toward nursing studies
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing and the Elderly course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Understanding Aging and Gerontology
Communication Skills in Healthcare
Health, Safety, and Safeguarding
Infection Prevention and Control
Supporting Activities of Daily Living
Clinical Care and Patient Support
Dementia and Cognitive Care
Ethical and Legal Responsibilities
Patient Wellbeing and Emotional Support
Course Requirements
Learners are expected to possess basic literacy, numeracy, and communication skills suitable for healthcare training environments.
Minimum age of 18 years is recommended
Basic English communication and comprehension skills
Assessments
Assessment methods are designed to evaluate theoretical understanding and practical application of elderly nursing and caregiving principles.
Multiple-choice assessments
Practical skills evaluation
Written assignments and coursework
Observation-based assessment activities
Progression
Successful learners may progress into advanced healthcare, elderly care, and nursing-related qualifications or employment opportunities.
ICTQual Level 4 healthcare qualifications
Elderly care and caregiving roles
Nursing assistant and healthcare support careers
Further study in nursing and health sciences
Apply Now For This Course
Fill out the application form below to enroll in ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing and the Elderly. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.
