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Ligature Awareness (VTQ)

CPD Certified Online Training Approved by Skills for Care

Ligature Awareness (VTQ) at a glance

  • 3-year nationally recognised certificate
  • 54 minutes of engaging video training
  • Video access for 8 months
  • Printable wall certificate
  • CPD time credit conformation
  • Follows latest UK Resuscitation and ERC guidelines
  • Free weekly video refresher
  • Evidence Based Training certificate
  • Videos include subtitles
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Online Course: £24.95 + VAT

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.

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.

  • Healthcare professionals
  • Care workers 
  • Support staff
  • Teachers 

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.

  • Risk Identification
  • Safety Protocols
  • Ligature Removal Techniques
  • Dealing with Incidents
  • Post Incident Medical Care
  • Legal Implications
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Prevention Strategies