ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing Studies – Surgical Care

This qualification is designed to develop core competencies in surgical nursing support, patient safety, and clinical care within perioperative environments, aligned with structured ICTQual AB healthcare training standards.

• Ofqual-aligned Level 3 healthcare qualification framework

• Focus on surgical and perioperative nursing support skills

• Emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety

• Practical clinical knowledge for hospital environments

• Structured competency-based learning outcomes

• Suitable for entry into healthcare and nursing pathways

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Nursing Studies – Surgical Care is designed to introduce learners to the principles and practices required to support patients undergoing surgical procedures. It focuses on perioperative care, including preparation, assistance during surgery, and post-operative patient monitoring.

• Understanding surgical care principles in healthcare settings

• Supporting pre-operative and post-operative patient care

• Applying infection prevention and control procedures

• Assisting surgical teams in clinical environments

• Developing patient safety and monitoring awareness

• Understanding ethical and professional healthcare responsibilities

This course develops core competencies required to support patients in surgical and perioperative healthcare environments, focusing on safe clinical practice and patient-centred care.

• Understand surgical care principles and perioperative processes

• Apply infection prevention and control in surgical environments

• Assist in pre-operative patient preparation and assessment

• Support post-operative monitoring and recovery care

• Recognise surgical instruments and theatre procedures

• Understand communication and teamwork in surgical settings

This qualification is intended for individuals seeking entry into healthcare, nursing assistance, or surgical support roles within clinical or hospital environments.

• Aspiring healthcare assistants and nursing support staff

• Individuals interested in surgical or theatre nursing support roles

• School leavers seeking healthcare career pathways

• Care assistants progressing into clinical environments

• Healthcare volunteers or entry-level clinical workers

• Candidates preparing for advanced nursing qualifications

This course is suitable for beginners entering healthcare, although basic educational ability and communication skills are recommended for effective learning and clinical understanding.

• Minimum age of 16 years or above

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills in English

Assessment is based on structured knowledge evaluation and competency-based methods designed to measure understanding of surgical nursing care principles and safe clinical practice.

• Multiple-choice question assessments (MCQs)

• Written assignments or short answer tasks

• Practical skill-based evaluations (where applicable)

• Tutor-led observation and competency checks

This qualification provides a strong foundation for progression into higher-level healthcare and nursing pathways, particularly within surgical and clinical care environments.

• ICTQual Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Practice

• Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Healthcare Studies

• Employment as healthcare assistant in surgical wards

• Progression into operating theatre support roles