ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing Studies – Health and Safety

This qualification provides structured learning focused on safe nursing practice, workplace safety, and patient protection in clinical environments aligned with healthcare standards.

• ICTQual AB accredited Level 3 qualification

• Focus on nursing health and safety principles

• Covers infection control and risk management

• Develops clinical safety awareness

• Supports patient-centred safe care practices

• Suitable for healthcare support learners

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing Studies – Health and Safety is designed to develop learners’ understanding of safe working practices within nursing and healthcare environments. It focuses on essential safety principles required to protect patients, staff, and visitors in clinical settings, including infection prevention, hazard awareness, and safe patient care procedures.

• Understanding health and safety responsibilities in nursing practice

• Applying infection prevention and control procedures

• Identifying and managing clinical risks and hazards

• Supporting safe patient handling and care environments

• Understanding legal and ethical healthcare safety requirements

• Promoting safe clinical practice and compliance standards

This course equips learners with essential knowledge and practical understanding of safety principles required in nursing and healthcare environments.

• Understand core health and safety principles in nursing practice

• Apply infection prevention and control procedures effectively

• Identify workplace hazards and reduce clinical risks

• Demonstrate safe patient handling and clinical safety awareness

• Understand legal and professional responsibilities in healthcare safety

• Support safe and hygienic healthcare environments

This qualification is intended for learners entering or working in healthcare and nursing support roles who need foundational knowledge of health and safety practices.

• Aspiring nurses and healthcare assistants

• Clinical support and care workers

• Hospital and clinic support staff

• Home care and community health workers

• Healthcare students preparing for nursing pathways

• Individuals entering health and social care professions

Learners are expected to meet basic educational and communication standards suitable for Level 3 study in healthcare environments.

• Minimum age of 16 years (recommended entry level for Level 3 study)

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for assessment completion

Assessment is designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and applied knowledge of health and safety in nursing contexts.

• Written assignments and structured reports

• Case study analysis of clinical safety scenarios

• Practical task-based assessments

• Portfolio of evidence demonstrating applied learning

This qualification supports progression into advanced healthcare training, nursing pathways, and specialist clinical roles.

• ICTQual Level 4 healthcare or nursing-related qualifications

• Diplomas in Health and Social Care or Clinical Practice

• Employment in healthcare assistant or nursing support roles

• Further study in specialised nursing or clinical safety areas