Ligature Awareness
This essential course equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to ligature incidents. It covers the identification of ligature risks within care or clinical environments, reinforces awareness of local policies and emergency equipment, and includes hands-on training for managing unsuspended, partial, and full suspension incidents. The course also includes a refresher on key first aid principles and provides space to reflect on the emotional impact of such events. Suitable for care staff and professionals working in environments where ligature risk may be present.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 3 Years | 3 Hours | Continuous | - | - |
- Introduction and course overview
- Identifying ligature risks and conducting local risk assessments
- Legal responsibilities and adherence to local procedures
- Emergency response to unsuspended ligature incidents
- Practical: Responding to partial and full suspension scenarios
- Emergency first aid refresher: priorities and actions
- Debriefing and emotional aftercare
- Recap, Q&A, and course evaluation
