Level 3 Award in Clinical Governance
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Award in Clinical Governance, designed for learners progressing into supervisory and compliance roles within healthcare organisations. The qualification develops competence in clinical governance principles, patient safety systems, risk management, and quality improvement. Learners gain the expertise required to oversee governance processes, support staff training, and produce audit‑ready documentation aligned with international healthcare standards (NHS Clinical Governance Framework, WHO Patient Safety Standards, ISO 9001 Quality Systems).
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Award in Clinical Governance |
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| Total Credits | 12 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 24 |
| Qualification Time | 48 |
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Principles of clinical governance: Frameworks, responsibilities, and international standards.
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Patient safety systems: Incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
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Risk management in healthcare: Hazard identification, evaluation, and mitigation strategies.
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Clinical audit and quality improvement: Methods, cycles, and compliance monitoring.
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Evidence‑based practice: Research integration, guidelines, and clinical decision‑making.
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Leadership and accountability in governance: Roles, responsibilities, and supervisory duties.
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Legal and regulatory frameworks: National legislation, international guidelines, and compliance.
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Communication and transparency: Staff engagement, patient involvement, and reporting.
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Continuous professional development: Training, education, and performance monitoring.
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Practical assessments and portfolio development: Case studies, simulations, and audit‑ready documentation.
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Develops advanced skills in clinical governance and patient safety
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Strengthens competence in risk management and quality improvement
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Enhances compliance with healthcare standards and regulatory frameworks
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Provides audit‑ready documentation and advanced practical assessments
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Supports progression into Level 4 and Level 5 governance and compliance qualifications
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Healthcare professionals progressing into supervisory governance roles
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Supervisors and team leaders in clinical and compliance settings
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Individuals seeking advanced governance and patient safety skills
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Learners preparing for higher‑level healthcare and compliance qualifications
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Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written exam and portfolio review
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Format: MCQs, governance simulations, audit case studies, oral discussion
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Total Questions: 50 theory plus multiple practical tasks
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Passing Score: 70 percent
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Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours)
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Certification: Level 3 Award in Clinical Governance
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