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New Accreditation Announcement

QualSafe Awards Approved Training Centre

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Centre Number 908553 โ€” A new chapter in our training

We are proud to announce that PLAB Guide Academy is now an officially approved QualSafe Awards training centre. This new accreditation expands the range of nationally recognised, regulated qualifications we can deliver to international medical graduates and healthcare professionals โ€” sitting alongside our existing RCUK approved resuscitation courses.

๐Ÿ… Centre 908553
โœ“ Newly Approved
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Ofqual Regulated
โ˜… Nationally Recognised

New QualSafe-accredited qualifications launching soon.

Section 01 โ€” Accreditation

About QualSafe Awards

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QualSafe Awards is an Ofqual-regulated UK awarding organisation widely recognised for healthcare, first aid, mental health and clinical skills qualifications. As a QualSafe Approved Centre, PLAB Guide Academy meets stringent national standards covering trainer credentials, assessment integrity, learner support and continuous quality assurance.

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Ofqual Regulated

Qualifications regulated by the official UK qualifications regulator.

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Healthcare Specialism

Specialist qualifications for clinical, hospital and pre-hospital settings.

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Recognised Certification

Certificates accepted by NHS Trusts, employers and professional bodies.

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National Standards

Quality assured assessment with consistent learner outcomes.

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Section 02 โ€” Learner Benefits

What This Means For Our Learners

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Joining the QualSafe network strengthens what we already offer through our RCUK approved resuscitation courses. Here is what becoming an approved centre means for you.

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Wider Qualification Choice

Access to QualSafe's portfolio of regulated healthcare and clinical skills qualifications, sitting alongside our existing RCUK ILS, PILS, ILSi and EPALS courses.

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Nationally Recognised Certificates

QualSafe certificates carry national recognition by NHS employers, private healthcare providers and professional registration bodies across the UK.

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Quality You Can Verify

Our approval status (centre 908553) can be independently verified with QualSafe Awards. Standards are audited regularly through external quality assurance.

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Ofqual Regulated Outcomes

Learners can be confident their qualification is regulated by Ofqual, the official body for regulated qualifications in England.

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Stronger CV for IMGs

For international medical graduates, holding QualSafe-regulated qualifications alongside RCUK certifications strengthens your application portfolio for NHS posts.

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Section 03 โ€” Approval Standards

Standards We Have Met

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Becoming a QualSafe Approved Centre is not granted lightly. Centres are assessed against a comprehensive framework covering every part of the learner journey.

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Qualified Faculty

All trainers, assessors and internal verifiers hold the relevant clinical and teaching credentials.

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Robust Assessment

Internal quality assurance processes ensure fair, consistent and valid assessment outcomes.

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Approved Facilities

Training environment and equipment audited for safety, quality and fitness for purpose.

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Learner Protection

Clear policies for safeguarding, equality, complaints and learner support.

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Data & Records

Secure record-keeping and reporting in line with regulatory expectations.

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Continuous Review

Ongoing monitoring with regular external quality assurance visits.

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Section 04 โ€” Centre Details

Our Approval At A Glance

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Centre Number

908553

Awarding Body

QualSafe Awards

Status

Approved Centre

Regulator

Ofqual (UK)

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Dual Accreditation

RCUK Approved Centre ย ยทย  QualSafe Approved Centre 908553

ILS PILS ILSi EPALS
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Section 05 โ€” Frequently Asked

Common Questions

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Does this replace your RCUK approval?

No. We remain a fully RCUK Approved Centre delivering ILS, PILS, ILSi and EPALS. QualSafe approval is in addition to, not instead of, our existing accreditations.

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How can I verify your approval?

Our centre number 908553 can be confirmed directly with QualSafe Awards. Approved centres are listed on the QualSafe website.

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Are QualSafe certificates accepted by the NHS?

Yes. QualSafe is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, and its qualifications are widely recognised by NHS Trusts, private healthcare employers and professional bodies.

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Which QualSafe courses will you offer?

Our QualSafe-accredited course portfolio is being launched in stages. Visit our course listings or contact us for the latest schedule of available qualifications.

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Is this useful for international medical graduates?

Absolutely. For IMGs preparing to work in the UK, holding regulated qualifications from a recognised UK awarding organisation strengthens your CV and demonstrates familiarity with UK clinical standards.

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When can I book a QualSafe course?

New QualSafe-accredited course pages are being added to plabguide.co.uk in stages. Each course will list its own dates and booking link as it goes live.

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Train With An Approved Centre

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Whether you're an IMG preparing for your UK career or a healthcare professional advancing your skills โ€” train with confidence at PLAB Guide Academy. RCUK Approved ยท QualSafe Approved Centre 908553.

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