ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing Practice Communication

This qualification develops professional communication competence required in nursing and healthcare environments, focusing on safe, ethical, and patient-centred communication practice.

• Accredited ICTQual AB Level 3 qualification

• Focus on nursing and healthcare communication skills

• Supports patient-centred care delivery

• Develops clinical documentation competence

• Enhances teamwork in healthcare settings

• Includes ethical and legal communication practice

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing Practice Communication is designed to equip learners with the communication skills required for effective nursing and healthcare practice. It focuses on professional interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Development of patient-centred communication skills

• Understanding confidentiality and data protection in healthcare

• Effective teamwork within multidisciplinary settings

• Accurate clinical documentation and reporting

• Ethical and professional communication standards

• Supporting patient safety through clear communication

This course develops core communication competencies required for safe and effective nursing and healthcare practice.

• Understand principles of effective nursing communication

• Apply patient-centred communication techniques

• Demonstrate professional verbal and non-verbal communication

• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards

• Communicate effectively within healthcare teams

• Record and report clinical information accurately

This course is designed for learners who wish to develop or enhance communication skills within nursing and healthcare environments.

• Aspiring nurses and healthcare assistants

• Care support workers in clinical settings

• Healthcare students and trainees

• Clinical support staff in hospitals or clinics

• Individuals entering health and social care roles

• Professionals seeking communication skill enhancement

Learners are expected to have basic educational ability and communication skills suitable for study at Level 3.

• Minimum age of 16–18 years (varies by centre)

• Basic literacy and communication skills in English

Assessment is designed to evaluate knowledge and applied communication skills in healthcare contexts.

• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

• Written assignments or short-answer assessments

• Practical communication-based evaluation

• Case-study or scenario-based assessment tasks

This qualification supports progression into higher-level healthcare training and nursing-related studies.

• ICTQual Level 4 Healthcare or Nursing qualifications

• Healthcare assistant or clinical support roles

• Specialised training in nursing practice areas

• Further study in nursing, midwifery, or health sciences