Course: Ligature Awareness Training

This course has been designed to help the learner identify and describe ligature risks, conduct risk assessments and follow an advised operating procedure for responding to ligature incidents, including the use of tools. There are exercises to apply your understanding throughout the course. The aim of the course is to introduce best practice techniques and provide processes and strategies which when applied can help the learner to reach a level of competency in handling situations where a ligature has been used, or where there is the option to apply appropriate preventative measures.

Course Contents:

• Recent Statistics
• Key Risks for Self-harm and Suicide
• Definitions of Ligatures and Ligature Points, with Examples
• The Purpose and Effectiveness of Anti-Ligature Devices and Examples
• What is a Risk Assessment?
• Role of Risk Tools and Scales
• Ligature Risk Assessment - Collaboration System, Process Factors and Person-centered Care Factors
• Building Research Establishment (BRE) Test
• Procurement Processes and Procurement Considerations
• Summary of CQC Guidance - Tiers 1, 2 and 3
• Safe Handling and Storage of Ligature Cutters
• Cutter Maintenance and Disposal
• Ligature Release Process - Parts One, Two and Three
• Dealing with a Death
• DATIX Incident Reporting
• Key Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication During a Crisis

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This course should take up to two hours to complete and will provide two CPD Points.