Anti ligature
Level:
CPD
Duration:
3 hrs
Course code:
TD/2025/09003
Max group:
12
Learn to identify, prevent, and respond to ligature risks in healthcare and high-risk settings.
Course Summary
Anti ligature
The Anti-Ligature Awareness course is designed to provide essential training for individuals working in environments where the risk of self-harm or suicide is present, such as healthcare settings, correctional facilities, and mental health institutions. This course focuses on identifying ligature risks, understanding the psychology of self-harm, and implementing preventative strategies to create safer environments. Participants will learn how to recognize potential hazards, use anti-ligature products, and respond appropriately to at-risk individuals, helping to reduce the likelihood of self-injury or fatality. Course Objectives: Understand the concept of ligature points and their risks Recognize common ligature hazards in various environments Learn to implement anti-ligature design features and products Develop effective communication and intervention strategies for at-risk individuals Understand the psychological factors contributing to self-harm behaviors Respond appropriately during high-risk situations to prevent injury or loss of life By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and mitigate ligature risks in their care environments.
Course Contents
Introduction to Ligature Risks Understanding ligature points and their dangers Common ligature risks in healthcare and correctional settings Identifying Ligature Hazards How to spot potential ligature points in various environments Risk assessment techniques for facilities Anti-Ligature Design and Products Key design principles to reduce ligature risks Anti-ligature furniture, fixtures, and safety equipment Staff Training and Intervention Recognizing behavioral signs of self-harm risk Effective communication and de-escalation techniques How to respond to ligature incidents and provide first aid Risk Management and Compliance Legal and ethical considerations Creating and maintaining a ligature risk management plan Practical Exercises and Scenarios Hands-on identification of ligature points Role-playing emergency response situations Review and Certification Key takeaways, assessment, and certification of completion This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to ligature risks, enhancing safety in care environments.
Assessment
The instructor conducts a single written assessments at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a three-year Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults (Level 6 in Scotland). No external assessors are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 7 hours, distributed over the day. While it is ideal to complete the course in one day, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 3 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification has no formal expiry, however regular CPD and updates are recommended.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, test paper.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD;