Protect yourself, your colleagues, and the people you care for by gaining advanced knowledge in infection prevention and needlestick injury management. The Qualifi Level 5 Award in Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control is designed for healthcare professionals, trainers, and workplace safety leads who want to strengthen their understanding of infection risks and safe clinical practices.
This specialist qualification explores the causes and consequences of needlestick and sharps injuries, the transmission of blood-borne pathogens, and the essential procedures required to prevent infection in healthcare and care environments. Learners will develop practical knowledge of risk assessment, incident response, safe handling of sharps, and the implementation of effective infection prevention and control measures.
Through this course, you will build the confidence to promote safer working practices, support compliance with health and safety standards, and contribute to a culture of safety within your organisation.
Who is this course for?
Healthcare professionals
Clinical trainers and educators
Health and safety officers
Managers and supervisors in healthcare or care settings
Anyone responsible for infection prevention and workplace safety
What you’ll gain
In-depth understanding of needlestick and sharps injury risks
Knowledge of infection transmission and prevention strategies
Skills to implement effective infection control procedures
A recognised Level 5 qualification from Qualifi
Course delivery
Flexible learning options with complete remote training allows you to study alongside your professional commitments, with expert guidance and practical insights throughout the programme.
Original price was: £300.00.£199.00Current price is: £199.00.
The QUALIFI Level 5 Award in Needle stick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control is designed to equip aesthetic practitioners with the essential skills and knowledge required to maintain safety and respond effectively to emergencies in clinical practice. Focusing on needle stick and sharps injury management, infection prevention, and complication management, the course ensures learners can operate confidently within professional and regulatory standards. The programme aligns with NHS England guidelines and the Royal College of Nursing Sharps Safety document, providing evidence based practices to reduce risk and maintain a safe environment for both clients and practitioners. The course is delivered through a blend of home study theory and remote MCQ assessment.
UNITS
To achieve this qualification a learner must successfully complete the one mandatory unit – 1 credit:
– CO502: Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control
Level 4 qualification in a related sector or equivalent
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and anaphylaxis management qualification.
Learners will be able to manage the risks associated with needlestick and sharps injuries, applying best practices in line with NHS England Guidelines and the Royal College of Nursing Sharps Safety Document to ensure a safe clinical environment.
Learners will be able to maintain effective infection prevention and control procedures, demonstrating knowledge and skills to minimise the risk of cross-infection during aesthetic procedures.
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Our courses are designed to offer flexibility around your schedule and learning preferences. Depending on the qualification or treatment programme, training may be completed either in-house at our salon training academy or through online study.
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