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Key facts and statistics
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that 1.7 million working people suffered from ill health-related health in 2021/22.
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) mandates that all health and social care providers must ensure their staff receive adequate training.
- Compliance with CSTF can lead to a reduction in workplace incidents and improve patient care outcomes.
Key definitions
- Statutory training - This is required by law to ensure that employees can work safely and legally.
- Mandatory training - This includes training that an organisation deems essential for its staff to undertake to work safely and effectively.
- Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) - A framework developed to standardise statutory and mandatory training across health and social care sectors, ensuring consistency and quality of training.
Relevant legislation and regulations
Health and social care organisations must comply with various legislative and regulatory requirements, including:
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 - These regulations ensure that care providers meet essential quality and safety standards.
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Mandates employers ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees.
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulations - CQC requires that care providers ensure their staff are adequately trained and competent.
CSTF face to face mandatory training
CSTF classroom Mandatory Training is a yearly refresher course for all healthcare professionals, whether part-time, full-time, or agency workers. This course is aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and meets all major framework training requirements.
Practical day course content (Required Each Year):
This classroom-based training day includes the essential practical elements of Manual Handling and Resuscitation. The course covers a range of topics critical for health and social care workers, including:
- CSTF Infection Prevention & Control Levels 1 and 2
- CSTF Information Governance & Data Security (inclusive of Counter Fraud and GDPR)
- CSTF Fire Safety
- CSTF Health, Safety & Welfare
- CSTF Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
- CSTF Preventing Radicalisation
- CSTF NHS Conflict Resolution (inclusive of Complaints Handling and Lone Working)
- CSTF Safeguarding Adults Levels 1 and 2 (inclusive of Learning Disability & Autism Awareness, Mental Health & Mental Capacity Act)
- CSTF Safeguarding Children Levels 1 and 2
- CSTF Moving & Handling Levels 1 and 2
- CSTF Resuscitation Levels 1, 2, and 3 (inclusive of Anaphylaxis and Adult Basic and Immediate Life Support).
Optional modules:
- CSTF Resuscitation Level 2 - Paediatric Basic Life Support
- CSTF Resuscitation Level 3 - Paediatric Immediate Life Support
- CSTF Resuscitation Level 2 - Newborn Basic Life Support
- CSTF Resuscitation Level 3 - Newborn Immediate Life Support
These optional modules are provided on the day at no extra cost, catering to the specific needs of healthcare professionals based on the nature of their work.
Best practices in CSTF training
Comprehensive training programmes
Implementing a robust training programme that covers all core skills is essential. CSTF training should include infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity modules.
Regular training updates
Health and social care practices and regulations evolve continually. It is crucial to keep training materials up-to-date to reflect the latest standards and guidelines.
Blended learning approaches
Combining classroom training with e-learning modules can enhance the learning experience, making training more accessible and flexible.
Recommendations for implementing CSTF training
Assess training needs
Conduct a thorough assessment of your organisation's training needs to identify gaps and meet all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Utilise accredited training providers
Choose accredited training providers to ensure the quality and relevance of the training content. Accredited providers follow the CSTF guidelines and are regularly reviewed.
Implement tracking and compliance systems
Utilise compliance management software like ComplyPlus™ to monitor and track training progress and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conclusion
The Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) ensures that health and social care workers are adequately trained and compliant with statutory and mandatory requirements. By implementing comprehensive training programmes, keeping content up-to-date, and utilising compliance management systems, organisations can enhance the quality of care provided and ensure a safe working environment. Investing in CSTF training ensures compliance and improves patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
Ensure your organisation meets the highest standards of care and compliance. Explore our CSTF Classroom Mandatory Training and Courses today. Click here to learn more about our comprehensive training solutions and how our ComplyPlus™ software can help you effectively manage and track your training compliance.
Why train with The Mandatory Training Group?
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About the author
Rose Mabiza
Rose has dedicated over 15 years to improving health and social care quality through practice, targeted education and training. Her extensive experience includes working with older adults, individuals with mental health conditions, and people with autism and learning disabilities.
