Health and Safety

Personal Safety Awareness

Personal Safety Awareness is a crucial course designed for individuals working in healthcare and related sectors in the UK, focusing on promoting safety in both the workplace and personal environments.

This course provides essential knowledge and strategies to identify potential safety risks and effectively mitigate them, ensuring the well-being of healthcare professionals in various settings. Compliant with the latest UK healthcare guidelines and safety protocols, the training encompasses situational awareness, conflict resolution, and emergency response techniques.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Understand the principles of personal safety and situational awareness.

  • 02

    Identify potential risks in healthcare settings and strategies to mitigate them.

  • 03

    Apply conflict resolution techniques to de-escalate potentially harmful situations.

  • 04

    Implement emergency response strategies for personal safety incidents.

  • 05

    Incorporate UK healthcare guidelines into personal and workplace safety practices.

Course Contents

  • Understanding Personal Safety in Healthcare
  • Risk Identification and Assessment
  • Violence Prevention and De-Escalation
  • Body Mechanics and Safe Patient Handling
  • Infection Control and Prevention
  • Workplace Ergonomics and Injury Prevention
  • Psychological Well-being and Self-care
  • Personal Security and Self-Defense
  • Continuous Improvement and Evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You'll learn about personal safety principles, identifying and mitigating risks, conflict resolution, and emergency responses to enhance your safety and that of others in healthcare environments.

This course aligns with the latest UK healthcare guidelines and safety protocols, ensuring relevant and authoritative content.

The course is delivered online through an interactive Learning Management System, featuring a mix of theoretical content, presentations,videos and support from safety experts.

Healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and support staff, will benefit from this course. It contributes to your professional development by enhancing your ability to recognize and respond to safety risks, ensuring a safer working environment.

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