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      PLAB
      RCUK Resuscitation Council UK
       
      Approved Centre  ·  ILS · PILS · ILSi · EPALS
      ALSG Advanced Life Support Group
       
      Approved Centre  ·  APLS
      Royal College of Surgeons of England
       
      Approved Course  ·  ATLS
      Qualsafe Awards Approved Centre
       
      Qualsafe Approved Centre No: 908553
      NHS England
       
      NHS England Oliver McGowan Approved

      Resuscitation, Trauma and First Aid Courses in Manchester

      Train with Confidence. Pass with Excellence.

       

      Expert-led healthcare courses — RCUK resuscitation, Oliver McGowan, group training and more — delivered from our Manchester venue.

      PLAB Guide Training Centre runs accredited life support, trauma and first aid courses from our centre in Levenshulme, Manchester. We are a Resuscitation Council UK and ALSG Approved Centre, host the RCS England ATLS course, are a Qualsafe Awards Approved Centre (No. 908553) and an NHS England approved Oliver McGowan provider.

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      ILS · PILS · ILSi · EPALS · APLS · NLS · ATLS First Aid: EFAW · FAW · Paediatric FA · BLS
       

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      Course & Event Venue Hire

      Course & Event Venue Hire

      Training halls and meeting rooms for hire in Levenshulme, M19 2LH

      Professional Training Rooms

      Professional Training Rooms

      Fully equipped spaces for workshops, seminars, training days & events

      RCUK Resuscitation Training

      RCUK Resuscitation Training

      ILS · PILS · ILSi · EPALS — Approved Centre, Manchester

      Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

      Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

      NHS England Approved Provider — Tier 1 & Tier 2 for all health & social care staff

      GE Versana Essential — Equipment Hire

      GE Versana Essential — Equipment Hire

      Portable ultrasound machine available for hire — daily & weekly rates

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      Browse upcoming dates across all our accredited courses. Book your place directly — secure your spot online in minutes.

      Resuscitation Courses

      RCUK Approved

      ATLS — Advanced Trauma Life Support

      RCS Approved

      Next course Starts in 49 days

      ATLS® Reverification Course – 11th Edition

      Saturday 28 November 2026

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training Centre

      12 places available

      £537.50

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      Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Course

      Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 14 days

      Fully booked, waiting list open
      £875
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      Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Course

      Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 December 2026

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 weeks

      Only 1 place left
      £875
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      APLS — Advanced Paediatric Life Support

      ALSG Approved

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      Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 January 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 14 weeks

      18 places available
      £750
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      Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 February 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 20 weeks

      18 places available
      £750
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      Saturday 17 – Monday 19 April 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 27 weeks

      18 places available
      £750
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      NLS — Newborn Life Support

      RCUK Approved

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      Friday 20 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 41 days

      Fully booked, waiting list open
      £250
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      Tuesday 9 February 2027

      09:00 – 17:00ManchesterStarts in 17 weeks

      12 places available
      £265
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      Friday 7 May 2027

      09:00 – 17:00ManchesterStarts in 29 weeks

      12 places available
      £265
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      First Aid Courses

      Qualsafe Approved · Centre 908553

      Next course Starts in 30 days

      Emergency First Aid at Work Training (1 Day)

      Monday 9 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training Centre

      12 places available

      £95

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      First Aid at Work | Qualsafe Awards | 3-Days

      Sunday 15 – Monday 16 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 36 days

      12 places available
      From £195
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      Emergency First Aid at Work Training (1 Day)

      Monday 7 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 8 weeks

      12 places available
      £95
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      First Aid at Work | Qualsafe Awards | 3-Days

      Sunday 13 – Monday 14 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 9 weeks

      12 places available
      From £195
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      Mandatory Training

      NHS England Approved

      Next course Starts in 7 days

      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 17 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training Centre

      10 places available

      From £55

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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 24 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 14 days

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 31 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 21 days

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 7 November 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 28 days

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 14 November 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 35 days

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 21 November 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 42 days

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 28 November 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 49 days

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 5 December 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 8 weeks

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 12 December 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 9 weeks

      9 places available
      From £55
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 19 December 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 weeks

      10 places available
      From £55
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      Our Difference

      Why Choose Our Training?

       

      From individual professionals to large organisations, we provide flexible, high-quality training that meets your needs — and support other providers with our venue and expertise.

      RCUK ALSG NHS England Qualsafe

      Approved & Accredited

      RCUK Approved Centre: ILS, PILS, ILSi, EPALS & NLS. ALSG Approved Centre: APLS. RCS Approved Course: ATLS. NHS England Approved Provider: Oliver McGowan. Qualsafe Approved Centre (No. 908553): First Aid courses.

      Flexible Learning Formats

      Train at your own pace with online, hybrid, and hands-on training options to fit your schedule and location.

      Career-Ready Curriculum

      Gain industry-relevant skills and certifications that boost your confidence and job readiness in the UK healthcare system.

      Group & Corporate Solutions

      We work with firms, NHS trusts, and organisations to deliver bespoke group training — on-site at our Manchester centre or at your location.

       

      Trusted By

      Clients We've Worked With

       

      Proud to have delivered first aid, resuscitation, and specialist training to a growing range of organisations across the NHS, corporate and community sectors.

      Your organisation could be next.

      We offer tailored group training packages for businesses, NHS trusts, healthcare centres and public sector organisations.

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      Equipment Hire

      Course Equipment Hire

       

      Need professional medical equipment for your training sessions or clinical skills courses? We offer flexible hire of high-specification equipment — available to course providers, NHS teams, and training organisations.

       
      POCUS
      Featured Equipment

      GE Versana Essential

      Portable Ultrasound Machine — Available for Hire

      A premium portable ultrasound system widely used in NHS training environments, POCUS education, and clinical skills courses. Hire with your choice of probes — ideal for medical training providers, simulation centres, and healthcare organisations.

      Linear Probe Curvilinear Probe Cardiac / Phased-Array Probe Daily & Weekly Rates
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      GE Versana Essential ultrasound machine

      Key Specifications

      System GE Versana Essential
      Type Portable / Cart-based
      Probes Up to 3 included
      Use Cases POCUS, Echo, MSK
      Hire Period Daily / Weekly
      GE Versana Essential in a clinical training room

      GE Versana Essential — available for hire from our Manchester centre

      Fully operational with up to 3 probe options. Ideal for POCUS training days, simulation sessions and clinical skills courses.

      Cardiac POCUS

      Focused cardiac echo, pericardial effusion assessment, and shock evaluation — using the phased-array probe.

      Lung & Abdominal

      Pleural effusion, pneumothorax, FAST scans, and abdominal assessment with the curvilinear probe.

      Vascular Access

      Central line and peripheral IV training, vessel identification, and guided procedures using the linear probe.

      MSK & Regional

      Musculoskeletal assessment, nerve identification, and regional anaesthesia training with the high-frequency linear probe.

      Other Equipment

      We also hire additional clinical training equipment. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and we'll find a solution.

      Ready to hire equipment for your next course?

      Contact us for pricing, availability and delivery options. All hire enquiries: info@plabguide.co.uk

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      Resources

      Latest Blog Posts

       

      Practical guides to choosing, booking and preparing for resuscitation, trauma and first aid courses in Manchester.

       
      Resuscitation courses

      ILS or eILS: which Immediate Life Support course should you book?

      How the full-day and blended ILS routes compare on format, time and price.

      Read the guide →
       
      First aid at work

      How many first aiders does my workplace need?

      What HSE guidance says, and how to choose between EFAW and FAW training.

      Read the guide →
       
      Trauma and pre-hospital

      ATLS or ATLS Reverification: which course do you need?

      When one-day reverification is enough and when you need the full ATLS course.

      Read the guide →

      All articles →

       

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      Manchester-Based Centre

       

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      Second Floor, 308 Moseley Road,
      Manchester, M19 2LH

      Phone

      (+44) – 7447183842
      (+44) – 161-564-6162

      Hire & Venue Enquiries

      info@plabguide.co.uk

      Training Enquiries

      training@plabguide.co.uk

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