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      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

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      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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      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

      Meeting room (up to 12) & large hall (up to 60) — Manchester, 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

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      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.

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      Resuscitation Courses

      RCUK Approved

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      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Friday 2 October 2026

      09:00 – 13:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 7 days

      6 places available
      From £150

      e-ILS | Online + Half-Day | RCUK

      Friday 2 October 2026

      14:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 7 days

      5 places available
      £150

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 October 2026

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

      7 places available
      From £475

      ILS – Immediate Life Support | Full day| RCUK

      Monday 5 October 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 days

      4 places available
      £185

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 6 November 2026

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 42 days

      10 places available
      £250

      e-ILS | Online + Half-Day | RCUK

      Friday 6 November 2026

      14:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 42 days

      6 places available
      £150
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      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 43 days

      8 places available
      From £475

      ILS – Immediate Life Support | Full day| RCUK

      Monday 9 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 45 days

      6 places available
      £185

      NLS – Newborn Life Support Course | RCUK | One-Day

      Friday 20 November 2026

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

      Fast selling, 5 places left
      £250

      APLS – Advanced Paediatric Life Support | ALSG | 2 Days

      Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November 2026

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 8 weeks

      17 places available
      £750

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 4 December 2026

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

      9 places available
      £250

      e-ILS | Online + Half-Day | RCUK

      Friday 4 December 2026

      14:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 weeks

      6 places available
      £150

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 weeks

      Fast selling, 3 places left
      From £475

      ILS – Immediate Life Support | Full day| RCUK

      Monday 7 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 weeks

      6 places available
      £185

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 1 January 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 14 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 January 2027

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

      11 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 4 January 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 14 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      APLS – Advanced Paediatric Life Support | ALSG | 2 Days

      Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 January 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 16 weeks

      18 places available
      £750

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 5 February 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 19 weeks

      9 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 February 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 19 weeks

      10 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 8 February 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 19 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      APLS – Advanced Paediatric Life Support | ALSG | 2 Days

      Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 February 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 22 weeks

      18 places available
      £750

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 5 March 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 23 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 March 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 23 weeks

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 8 March 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 23 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 2 April 2027

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

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 April 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 27 weeks

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 5 April 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 27 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      APLS – Advanced Paediatric Life Support | ALSG | 2 Days

      Saturday 17 – Monday 19 April 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 29 weeks

      18 places available
      £750

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 7 May 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 32 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 May 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 32 weeks

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 10 May 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 32 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 4 June 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 36 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 June 2027

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

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 7 June 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 36 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 2 July 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 40 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 July 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 40 weeks

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 5 July 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 40 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 6 August 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 45 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 August 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 45 weeks

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 9 August 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 45 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

      Immediate Life Support (ILSi) Instructor Course – RCUK Approved Centre

      Friday 3 September 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 49 weeks

      10 places available
      £250

      European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS) Course

      Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 September 2027

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 49 weeks

      12 places available
      From £475

      e-PILS - Half-Day Blended Learning | RCUK

      Monday 6 September 2027

      09:00 – 13:30PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 49 weeks

      6 places available
      From £150

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      ATLS — Advanced Trauma Life Support

      RCS Approved

      Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.

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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 16 weeks

      18 places available
      £750

      Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 February 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 22 weeks

      18 places available
      £750

      Saturday 17 – Monday 19 April 2027

      09:00 – 18:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 29 weeks

      18 places available
      £750

      Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.

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      NLS — Neonatal Life Support

      RCUK Approved

      Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.

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      First Aid Courses

      Qualsafe Approved · Centre 908553

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

      Saturday 26 September 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts tomorrow

      10 places available
      From £55

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

      Saturday 3 October 2026

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

      10 places available
      From £55

      Emergency First Aid at Work Training (1 Day)

      Monday 5 October 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 days

      12 places available
      £95

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

      Saturday 10 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 15 days

      10 places available
      From £55

      First Aid at Work | Qualsafe Awards | 3-Days

      Sunday 11 – Monday 12 October 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 16 days

      12 places available
      From £195

      Basic Life Support and AED for Adults, Children and Infants | Qualsafe Level 3 | 1 Day

      Monday 12 October 2026

      09:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 17 days

      12 places available
      £49
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      Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) | Qualsafe Level 3 Award | 2 Hours

      Saturday 17 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 22 days

      10 places available
      From £55

      Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) | 2 Days

      Monday 19 October 2026

      09:00 – 17:00ManchesterStarts in 24 days

      12 places available
      £75

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

      Saturday 24 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 29 days

      10 places available
      From £55

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

      Saturday 31 October 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 36 days

      10 places available
      From £55

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

      Saturday 7 November 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 43 days

      10 places available
      From £55

      Emergency First Aid at Work Training (1 Day)

      Monday 9 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 45 days

      12 places available
      £95

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

      Saturday 14 November 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 50 days

      10 places available
      From £55

      First Aid at Work | Qualsafe Awards | 3-Days

      Sunday 15 – Monday 16 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 51 days

      12 places available
      From £195

      Basic Life Support and AED for Adults, Children and Infants | Qualsafe Level 3 | 1 Day

      Monday 16 November 2026

      09:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 52 days

      12 places available
      £49

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

      Saturday 21 November 2026

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

      10 places available
      From £55

      Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) | 2 Days

      Monday 23 November 2026

      09:00 – 17:00ManchesterStarts in 8 weeks

      12 places available
      £75

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

      Saturday 28 November 2026

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

      10 places available
      From £55

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

      Saturday 5 December 2026

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

      10 places available
      From £55

      Emergency First Aid at Work Training (1 Day)

      Monday 7 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 10 weeks

      12 places available
      £95

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

      Saturday 12 December 2026

      10:00 – 12:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 11 weeks

      10 places available
      From £55

      First Aid at Work | Qualsafe Awards | 3-Days

      Sunday 13 – Monday 14 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00PLAB Guide Training CentreStarts in 11 weeks

      12 places available
      From £195

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

      Saturday 19 December 2026

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

      10 places available
      From £55

      Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) | 2 Days

      Monday 21 December 2026

      09:00 – 17:00ManchesterStarts in 12 weeks

      12 places available
      £75

      Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.

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      Mandatory Training

      NHS England Approved

      Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.

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      Clinical Skills Courses

      Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.

       

      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.

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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.

       

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      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.

      🎓 Enquire About Group Training
       

      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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      "Excellent ILS course. Very well organised, great instructors and a brilliant facility in Manchester. Highly recommended for any healthcare professional."

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