Course Dates and Events in Manchester
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- RCUK Approved Centre
- ALSG Approved Centre
- RCS England ATLS, BSS and SSSHP
- Qualsafe Centre 908553
- Oliver McGowan approved centre
- Resuscitation and life support
- Paediatric and newborn life support
- Trauma and pre-hospital care
- Surgical skills
- First aid and workplace training
- Clinical skills
- Mandatory training
Resuscitation and life support
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) courses for healthcare staff, plus a Qualsafe Basic Life Support award for anyone who needs CPR and AED skills. See the resuscitation courses hub to compare them.
RCUK
Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Full day, face to face, 09:00–17:00. Certificate valid 1 year.
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RCUK
Blended Immediate Life Support (eILS)
About 2–4 hours of e-learning, then a half-day practical, 14:00–18:00. Certificate valid 1 year.
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RCUK
Immediate Life Support Instructor (ILSi)
One day, 09:00–18:00. For ILS or PILS providers recommended as having instructor potential.
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Qualsafe
Basic Life Support and AED (BLS)
Three-hour Level 3 award in adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, 09:00–12:00.
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Paediatric and newborn life support
Courses for staff who care for babies and children, from the half-day ePILS practical to the two-day EPALS and APLS courses.
RCUK
Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
E-learning, then a practical session, 09:00–13:30. Certificate valid 1 year.
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RCUK
European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS)
E-learning plus two face-to-face days. Certificate valid 4 years.
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European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPALS): course details
ALSG
Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
About one day of online learning plus two face-to-face days. Certificate valid 4 years.
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RCUK
Newborn Life Support (NLS)
One day, 09:00–17:00. Certificate valid 4 years.
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Trauma and pre-hospital care
Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) ATLS courses for doctors, and Qualsafe FREC 3 qualifications for responders and event medical teams. See the trauma and pre-hospital hub.
RCS England
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
11th edition. E-learning plus two classroom days. Certificate valid 4 years.
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RCS England
ATLS Reverification
One day, with e-learning first. For current ATLS providers, or those expired by six months or less.
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Qualsafe
First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3)
Five days, 09:00–17:00. Certificate valid 3 years.
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First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3): course details
Qualsafe
FREC 3 Requalification
Three days, 09:00–17:00. Renews your FREC 3 for a further 3 years.
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Surgical skills
Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) practical surgical skills courses, from a first introduction for students and theatre staff to the Basic Surgical Skills course for surgical trainees. See the surgical skills courses hub, or read BSS or SSSHP: which do you need?
RCS England
Basic Surgical Skills (BSS)
Pre-course e-learning plus two practical days, Thursday and Friday, 09:00–17:00. 12 CPD points.
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RCS England
Surgical Skills for Students and Health Professionals (SSSHP)
One practical Saturday, 09:00–17:00. For medical students, early foundation doctors and theatre staff.
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First aid and workplace training
Regulated Qualsafe qualifications for workplaces, schools, nurseries and childcare. See the first aid training hub.
Qualsafe
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
One day, 09:00–17:00. Certificate valid 3 years.
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Qualsafe
First Aid at Work (FAW)
One online day plus two classroom days. Certificate valid 3 years.
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Qualsafe
Paediatric First Aid (PFA)
Two days face to face, or blended (online learning + one classroom day), 09:00–17:00. Designed to meet EYFS requirements. Certificate valid 3 years.
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Qualsafe
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA)
One day face to face, 09:00–16:00. Emergency skills only; not the full EYFS certificate. Certificate valid 3 years.
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Qualsafe
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness
Two hours on Saturday mornings, 10:00–12:00. Certificate valid 1 year.
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Clinical skills
Practical clinical skills on training arms and models, in the week of the third Monday each month. Certificate of attendance with CPD hours.
Clinical skills · Monday
Venepuncture and Cannulation
One day, 09:00–17:00. Venepuncture in the morning, peripheral IV cannulation in the afternoon. Book a half day or the full day. 6 CPD hours.
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Clinical skills · Tuesday and Wednesday
Advanced Phlebotomy and Cannulation
Two days, 09:00–17:00. Blood cultures, winged needles, difficult veins and an observed assessment. Day 2 only option. 12 CPD hours.
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Clinical skills · Thursday
Urinary Catheterisation
One day, 09:30–16:30. Catheter care in the morning, male and female catheterisation on models in the afternoon. Morning only option. 6 CPD hours.
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Mandatory training
Training required for health and social care staff.
NHS England approved centre
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, Tier 2
E-learning, then one in-person day co-delivered with Experts by Experience.
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Can't see a date that suits your team?
We run private courses for NHS trusts, GP practices, care providers, schools and employers across Greater Manchester, at our centre or at your workplace.
Before you book
- Check the entry requirements on the course page.
- Some courses have e-learning to finish before the face-to-face day.
- Read our returns and refunds policy.
Questions about a course date?
Call 0161 564 6162 or 07447 183842, or email training@plabguide.co.uk. Office hours Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a course date?
Choose a date on this page and select it to book your place online. If you need help, call 0161 564 6162.
Where do the courses take place?
At PLAB Guide Training Centre, First Floor, 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH. There is free parking on site.
What if none of the dates suit me?
New dates are added regularly, so check back or call us on 0161 564 6162. For a group, we can arrange a private course at our centre or at your workplace.
Do I need to do anything before the course day?
Some courses, such as eILS, PILS, EPALS, APLS, ATLS and BSS, include e-learning that must be finished before the face-to-face day. The course page explains what is needed.
Can I book for a group of staff?
Yes. Use our group training enquiry form and tell us the course, the number of people and your preferred dates, and we will send a quote.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please read our returns and refunds policy before booking. If you need to change a date, contact training@plabguide.co.uk as early as possible.