Ligature Emergency Response Level 2 (VTQ)
Classroom Training Course
This course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to incidents involving ligature strangulation. The training covers critical areas such as recognising and assessing ligature points, understanding different methods of strangulation, and the safe use of ligature cutting equipment. Participants will also learn about relevant regulations, organisational policies, and procedures, as well as the physiological effects of strangulation and first aid administration. By the end of the course, students will be confident in managing ligature-related emergencies and preserving the scene for investigative purposes. This course is crucial for anyone working in environments where ligature risks are present.
This Course Includes:
- Follows UK & ERC guidelines
- 5.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
This Course is Perfect For...
- Healthcare Professionals
- Emergency Responders
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Security Personnel
- Care Home Staff
- Support Workers
- Anyone with an interest in helping prevent ligature incidents
Course Curriculum
LO1 Awareness of Acts, Regulations and monitoring bodies
LO2 Awareness of ligature point risk assessments
LO3 Awareness of the 3 categories of ligature strangulation
LO4 Awareness of organisational Policies and Procedures
LO5 How to safely use ligature cutting equipment safely
LO6 Know how to safely cut the cord in different scenarios
LO7 Know how to cut a neck ligature on different materials
LO8 Understand self-harm
LO9 Understanding scene preservation for the Police
LO10 Understanding report writing and post-traumatic stress
LO11 Understand injuries involving strangulation
LO12 Know how to deal with a ligature incident
LO13 Know how to administer lifesaving first aid
At the end of the training students should feel confident with their training and how to deal with a ligature incident.
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This course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to incidents involving ligature strangulation. The training covers critical areas such as recognising and assessing ligature points, understanding different methods of strangulation, and the safe use of ligature cutting equipment. Participants will also learn about relevant regulations, organisational policies, and procedures, as well as the physiological effects of strangulation and first aid administration. By the end of the course, students will be confident in managing ligature-related emergencies and preserving the scene for investigative purposes. This course is crucial for anyone working in environments where ligature risks are present.
This course comes with 5.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
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