Ligature Awareness (VTQ)

Online Training Course

Ligature awareness training is essential for understanding and mitigating risks associated with ligature-related incidents. 

Ligatures come in many different forms and preventing and dealing with a potential ligature incident correctly is vital.  This course is designed to enhance your understanding and skills in this critical area. It provides you with critical knowledge and practical skills to recognise, prevent, and respond effectively to potential ligature hazards, ensuring a safer environment and better preparedness.

£24.95 + VAT
£24.95 + VAT
CPD Certified Provider of Training Excellence Online Training Approved by Skills for Care
Video Playtime

54 minutes

Video Count

23 videos

Audio

English

Captions

English

Proof of Completion

Certificate

This Course Includes:

  • Follows UK & ERC guidelines
  • Endorsed by Skills for Care & TQUK
  • 2.0 hrs CPD Certificate
  • Evidence Based Training Certificate
  • Instant printable wall certificate
  • 24/7 on-demand video
  • Access on mobile
  • Weekly refresher video
  • Expiration reminder

Preview the course content:

1
Section 1

Course Introduction

7 mins
4 videos
This section includes:
  • Course introduction 2:13
  • Definition of Ligature Incidents 1:47
  • Types of Ligatures 1:26
  • and more...
2
Section 2

Ligature Awareness

15 mins
7 videos
This section includes:
  • Risk Identification 2:09
  • Safety Protocols 2:35
  • Initial Assessment Techniques 2:03
  • and more...
3
Section 3

Dealing with Incidents

7 mins
3 videos
This section includes:
  • Basic Life Support 3:09
  • Handling Distressed Individuals 2:18
  • Medical Complications 2:05
4
Section 4

Post-Incident Medical Care

18 mins
7 videos
This section includes:
  • Post-Incident Medical Care 2:29
  • Referral Pathways 2:37
  • Legal Implications 2:27
  • and more...
5
Section 5

Course Summary

4 mins
2 videos
This section includes:
  • Support for Responders 2:45
  • Course Summary 2:07

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More about this course

Ligature awareness training is essential for understanding and mitigating risks associated with ligature-related incidents. 

Ligatures come in many different forms and preventing and dealing with a potential ligature incident correctly is vital.  This course is designed to enhance your understanding and skills in this critical area. It provides you with critical knowledge and practical skills to recognise, prevent, and respond effectively to potential ligature hazards, ensuring a safer environment and better preparedness.

This course comes with 2.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 54 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.


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