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Level 5 Award in Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control

Are you looking to strengthen your understanding of infection prevention, sharps safety and risk management within aesthetic practice?

Our Level 5 Award in Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control provides you with the knowledge and professional competencies needed to minimise risks associated with needlestick injuries, maintain safe clinical environments and uphold the highest standards of infection prevention and control within aesthetic treatments.

Pre-Requisites: QUALIFI Level 4 Aesthetic Qualification (or Equivalent) Plus Current Basic Life Support & Anaphylaxis Management Qualification

Level 5 Award in Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control | QUALIFI
  • £300
  • Home Study + 2 Hour Assessment Session
  • Virtual Learning Platform
  • Multiple Choice Assessments
  • Sharps Safety Training
  • QUALIFI Level 4 Certificate
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What You'll Learn

Qualification Highlights

Throughout this Level 5 Award in Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of sharps safety, infection control procedures and risk management within aesthetic practice.

This specialist QUALIFI qualification is designed to help practitioners maintain safe treatment environments, protect clients and practitioners, and ensure compliance with recognised infection prevention standards.

Learn how needlestick injuries occur, the associated risks and the procedures required to minimise and manage incidents safely.

Develop a detailed understanding of infection control principles and best practice procedures within clinical and aesthetic environments.

Learn the correct handling, storage and disposal of sharps to reduce risks for both practitioners and clients.

Understand how to identify hazards, implement preventative measures and maintain safe working practices.

Gain knowledge of practitioner responsibilities relating to health, safety, infection control and patient protection.

QUALIFI ACCREDITED • OFQUAL REGULATED • FLEXIBLE LEARNING • INDUSTRY RECOGNISED • ONGOING SUPPORT

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Why Study Needlestick Injury & Infection Prevention?

IMPROVE CLIENT SAFETY

Develop the knowledge required to reduce infection risks and maintain safe treatment environments.

PROTECT YOUR PRACTICE

Learn procedures that help protect practitioners, clients and businesses from avoidable incidents and complications.

SUPPORT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Strengthen your understanding of professional standards and infection control requirements within aesthetics.

ESSENTIAL FOR ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS

This qualification supports practitioners carrying out treatments involving needles, sharps and invasive aesthetic procedures.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand how to identify, reduce and manage risks associated with needlestick and sharps injuries.

Develop the knowledge required to implement effective infection prevention and control measures.

Learn how to maintain professional standards throughout aesthetic treatments involving sharps and invasive procedures.

Understand how infection control protocols contribute to safer treatment outcomes for everyone involved.

Start Your Level 5 Award in Needlestick Injury, Infection Prevention and Control

Develop the knowledge and confidence needed to maintain exceptional standards of infection prevention, sharps safety and professional practice.
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This QUALIFI qualification provides specialist knowledge relating to sharps safety, infection prevention, needlestick injury management and risk reduction within aesthetic practice.

The course is designed for qualified aesthetic practitioners who perform treatments involving needles, sharps and advanced aesthetic procedures.

This qualification combines:

  • Home study learning
  • Virtual learning resources
  • Tutor support
  • Written coursework
  • In-centre assessment

Students study remotely before attending the academy to complete the final multiple-choice assessment.

Short Answer Question Assignment

Students will complete:

  • Written coursework assessment
  • Demonstration of theoretical knowledge
  • Tutor-supported learning

Multiple Choice Question Paper

Students will complete:

  • Formal multiple-choice assessment
  • Conducted at the academy
  • Approximately 2-hour attendance requirement

Yes. Infection prevention and sharps management are fundamental aspects of safe aesthetic practice and patient protection.

Yes. Students must hold an eligible Level 4 aesthetic qualification and a valid Basic Life Support and Anaphylaxis Management qualification.

No. This qualification focuses on the theoretical knowledge and professional standards required for infection prevention and risk management.

Successful completion supports progression into advanced QUALIFI aesthetic qualifications and higher-level aesthetic practice programmes.