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PLAB Guide Training Centre is a RCUK Approved Centre and ALSG Approved Centre based in Manchester, delivering ILS, PILS, ILSi, EPALS and APLS resuscitation courses. We are an NHS England Approved Provider for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 & Tier 2) for health and social care staff. We also offer Qualsafe-awarded first aid courses including Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Basic Life Support. Bespoke group training available for NHS trusts, corporate organisations and healthcare centres. Training venue and medical equipment hire also available, including GE Versana Essential ultrasound machine. Based at 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2LH.
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Train with Confidence.
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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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📅 Resuscitation:
ILS · PILS · ILSi · EPALS · APLS 🩹 First Aid: EFAW · FAW · Paediatric FA · BLSOur Centre & Courses
See What We Offer
Course & Event Venue Hire
Meeting room (up to 12) & large hall (up to 60) — Manchester, M19 2LH
Professional Training Rooms
Fully equipped spaces for workshops, seminars, training days & events
RCUK Resuscitation Training
ILS · PILS · ILSi · EPALS — Approved Centre, Manchester
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
NHS England Approved Provider — Tier 1 & Tier 2 for all health & social care staff
GE Versana Essential — Equipment Hire
Portable ultrasound machine available for hire — daily & weekly rates
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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 Courses
RCUK-approved training including ILS, PILS, ILSi and EPALS, delivered in a high-fidelity simulation environment in Manchester.
Approved Centre
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
Approved Provider🏢
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
Trusts & Corporates🩹
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.
Emergency First Aid at Work Book → First Aid at Work Book → Paediatric First Aid at Work Book → Basic Life Support Book →
Qualsafe Awarded All First Aid →
Approved CentreAPLS Course
Advanced Paediatric Life Support — delivered by our ALSG Approved Centre. Covering paediatric emergencies, resuscitation, and structured team response.
ALSG Approved Paediatric Emergency
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We support other course providers by offering our fully equipped Manchester centre as a training venue, with facilitation support available on request.
For Course Providers
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.
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
⚠️ Internal Course
Not an RCUK course. Our own preparatory programme to build confidence before attending a formal ALS course.
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.
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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 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 OrganisationsTier 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 Trust Training
Group packages for NHS staff, departments & teams
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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.
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 NHS England Qualsafe
NHS England QualsafeApproved & Accredited
RCUK Approved Centre for ILS, PILS, ILSi & EPALS. ALSG Approved Centre for APLS. NHS England Approved Provider for Oliver McGowan. Qualsafe Awarded for 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.
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.
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H2 Construct
Construction & Refurbishment
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Health and Safety Group
Health, Safety & Compliance
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Oasis Medical Practice
Primary Healthcare Provider
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Foundation Trust
Your organisation could be next.
We offer tailored group training packages for businesses, NHS trusts, healthcare centres and public sector organisations.
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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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 — 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
What They Say
Trusted by Healthcare Professionals
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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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Muhammad A.
via Google · ILS Course
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"Outstanding PILS course — instructors were patient, knowledgeable and every scenario was realistic. The venue is clean, modern and well equipped."
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Sana K.
via Google · PILS Course
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"Booked the venue for a first aid training day. Communication was brilliant, the room was perfectly set up, and the facilitation team were incredibly helpful."
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Ravi P.
via Google · Venue Hire
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"Delivered with real care and sensitivity. Our whole team found it genuinely valuable. The trainers were brilliant and the Manchester centre is excellent."
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Amina T.
via Google · Oliver McGowan Training
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"Completed my ILSi instructor course here. The standard is exceptional — exactly what you'd expect from an RCUK Approved Centre. Great team, great facilities."
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Dr. James W.
via Google · ILSi Course
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"Highly recommend for resuscitation training. Professional, well-structured and confidence-building. The simulation scenarios were incredibly realistic."
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Priya S.
via Google · Resuscitation Training
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