This ligature awareness e-learning course is specifically designed for health and social care professionals, particularly those working in environments where individuals may be at risk of self-harm or suicide. This includes:

• Mental health professionals

• Residential care and supported living staff

• Nurses and healthcare assistants

• Social workers

• Supervisors and managers in health and social care settings

• Anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.

The course equips these professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and manage ligature risks to ensure a safer environment for service users and staff.

This online ligature awareness awareness course covers the following:

• Introduction to ligature awareness and prevention

  • Understanding what ligatures are and their risks

  • Importance of ligature awareness in health and social care

  • Key definitions and statistics on ligature-related incidents.

• Legal and regulatory framework

  • Overview of relevant legislation and guidelines (e.g., CQC, NICE)

  • Responsibilities of healthcare providers in managing ligature risks.

• Conducting ligature risk assessments

  • Step-by-step guide on identifying ligature points and assessing risks

  • Environmental modifications and safety measures to reduce risks.

• Responding to ligature incidents

  • Emergency procedures and immediate response actions

  • Using ligature cutters and providing first aid

  • Incident reporting, documentation, and review protocols.

• Developing policies and staff training

  • Creating and implementing organisational policies on ligature risk management

  • Comprehensive staff training programs to increase awareness and safety.

• Case studies and real-life applications

  • Practical examples of ligature-related incidents and lessons learned

  • Reflective practice to enhance understanding of ligature risk management.

• End-of-course assessment

  • A brief assessment comprising questions selected from a question bank to evaluate the understanding of all covered topics.

This online ligature awareness course aims to equip learners with the essential knowledge and understanding to identify, assess, and manage ligature risks in health and social care settings, promoting safer environments for service users and staff.

This ligature awareness e-learning course will:

• Define ligature and its risks in health and social care environments.

• Discuss legal and regulatory frameworks related to ligature risk management, including key guidelines from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and NICE.

• Identify comprehensive ligature risk assessments and how to implement effective environmental safety measures.

• Discuss how to respond appropriately to ligature-related incidents, including applying emergency procedures.

• Explain strategies to enhance staff awareness, training, and organisational policies to prevent ligature incidents.

Upon completing this online ligature awareness training course, learners will be equipped to:

• Identify common ligature risks and points in their work environment.

• Conduct thorough ligature risk assessments following established frameworks and guidelines.

• Apply the appropriate response protocols in ligature-related emergencies to mitigate harm and ensure safety.

• Understand and implement organisational policies aligning with ligature risk management's legal and regulatory standards.

• Promote a culture of safety by engaging in continuous learning and policy improvement to prevent self-harm and safeguard vulnerable individuals.

This ligature awareness e-learning course is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets the highest standards. Upon completion, participants will receive a CPD certificate valid for three years that complies with the HealthTrust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS), and NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP) frameworks.

This course equips healthcare workers with the essential knowledge to identify, assess, and manage ligature risks in health and social care settings. Ligature awareness is crucial for preventing self-harm incidents, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and ensuring safer environments for both service users and staff.

Ligature Awareness - Level 1 | ComplyPlus LMS™ | The Mandatory Training Group UK -