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      PLAB
      RCUK Resuscitation Council UK
       
      Approved Centre  ·  ILS · PILS · ILSi · EPALS

      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 is Manchester's dedicated centre for international medical graduates. We combine RCUK-approved resuscitation training with comprehensive PLAB preparation — everything you need to qualify and thrive in the UK.

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      📍 Manchester, M19 2LH ⭐ 4.8 · 125+ Google Reviews 👩‍⚕️ 2,000+ Professionals Trained ✅ 95% Success Rate
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      What We Offer

      Our Training Offerings

       

      A comprehensive range of healthcare training courses for professionals, organisations, and course providers — including Qualsafe first aid, RCUK resuscitation, Oliver McGowan, and more.

      Resuscitation course — instructor demonstrating CPR with team

      Resuscitation Courses

      RCUK-approved training including ILS, PILS, ILSi and EPALS, delivered in a high-fidelity simulation environment in Manchester.

      RCUK Resuscitation Council UK Approved Centre
      Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training — Learning Disability and Autism

      Oliver McGowan Training

      Mandatory training for health and social care staff on learning disabilities and autism. Delivered in line with NHS England requirements.

      Mandatory Training
      NHS England Approved Provider
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      Group & Corporate Training

      Bespoke training programmes for firms, organisations, and teams. We work directly with your group to deliver tailored, impactful learning experiences.

      Bespoke & Tailored
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      Qualsafe Courses

      Qualsafe-awarded first aid courses and regulated qualifications, including Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, and more — for individuals and groups.

      Qualsafe Awarded
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      Venue & Facilitation Services

      We support other course providers by offering our fully equipped Manchester centre as a training venue, with facilitation support available on request.

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      RCUK Resuscitation Council UK
       
      Approved Centre

      Resuscitation Courses

       

      We are proud to be an RCUK Approved Centre delivering the full suite of life support courses. All courses are delivered in a structured, high-fidelity simulation environment in Manchester.

      CPR training — manikin with AED defibrillator
       

      Learn. Practice. Save Lives.

      RCUK-approved resuscitation courses delivered from our Manchester centre.

      ILS

      Immediate Life Support

      PILS

      Paediatric Immediate Life Support

      ILSi

      Immediate Life Support Instructor

      EPALS

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support

      ALS Prep

      Advanced Life Support Preparation

       

      Expanded Services

      More Ways We Can Help

       

      Beyond our core resuscitation courses, PLAB Guide Training Centre now offers a growing portfolio of services for individuals, organisations, and fellow course providers.

      Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training — NHS classroom session
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      Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

      We are an NHS England Approved Provider for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. This Tier 1 and Tier 2 programme is required for all health and social care staff. We can deliver to NHS trusts, corporate organisations, healthcare centres, and the general public — from our Manchester centre or at your location.

      NHS England

      NHS England Approved Provider

      Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training — Learning Disability & Autism

      Who We Can Train

      🏥 NHS Trust Staff 🏢 Corporate Organisations 🩺 Healthcare Centres 👥 General Public 🏠 Care Providers 🎓 Training Organisations
      Tier 1 & Tier 2 Train the Trainer Group Bookings Welcome
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      Group & Corporate Training

      We partner with firms, NHS trusts, care providers, and professional groups to deliver tailored training packages. Whether you need to train 5 staff or 500, we can design and deliver a programme that fits your team, schedule, and compliance requirements.

      NHS Trusts Care Providers Corporate Firms
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      Venue & Facilitation for Course Providers

      Are you a course provider looking for a professional, well-equipped venue in Manchester? We open our centre to other providers, offering simulation suites, clinical skills rooms, and facilitation support. Ideal for one-off events or ongoing delivery partnerships.

      Simulation Suites Clinical Skills Rooms Facilitation Support

      Interested in group training or venue hire?

      Get in touch and we'll tailor a solution for your organisation. Oliver McGowan training available to NHS trusts, corporates, healthcare centres and the public.

      🏛️ Venue: info@plabguide.co.uk 🎓 Training: training@plabguide.co.uk
       

      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.

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      Expert-Led Courses

      Learn from certified medical professionals with years of clinical and teaching experience, including RCUK-trained instructors.

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      Flexible Learning Formats

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

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      Career-Ready Curriculum

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

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      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.

       

      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.

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      Cardiac POCUS

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

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      Lung & Abdominal

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

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      Vascular Access

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

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      MSK & Regional

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

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      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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      What They Say

      Trusted by Healthcare Professionals

       

      Hear directly from doctors, nurses, and educators who have elevated their careers with our expert-led training programmes.

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      Based on 125+ reviews

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      Muhammad A.

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      Google

      "Excellent ILS course. Very well organised, great instructors and a brilliant facility in Manchester. I felt fully prepared and confident by the end. Highly recommended for any healthcare professional."

      via Google · ILS Course

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      Sana K.

      ★★★★★
      Google

      "I attended the PILS course and it was outstanding. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable and made every scenario realistic. The venue is clean, modern and well equipped. Would absolutely return."

      via Google · PILS Course

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      Ravi P.

      ★★★★★
      Google

      "Booked the venue for a first aid training day for our team. Communication was brilliant, the room was perfectly set up on arrival, and the facilitation team were incredibly helpful throughout the day."

      via Google · Venue Hire

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      4.8 / 5.0 on Google

      Based on 125+ genuine reviews · 134 experts happy with the training

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

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

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      info@plabguide.co.uk
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      training@plabguide.co.uk
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