Ligature Awareness and Protocol Train the Trainer September 2026

Our Ligature Awareness and Protocol Train the Trainer public course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to teach others about ligature awareness, protocol, and the safe, correct use of ligature cutters.

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What you'll learn.

Key definitions, guidelines, and legislation
• How to ask direct and indirect questions when teaching
• Risks and complications during serious incidents
• Environmental assessments and risk-reduction principles
• Conducting environmental suicide and ligature point audits
• Best practice in identifying and removing ligature materials
• Safe use, storage, and after-use procedures for ligature cutters
• Emergency procedures and Basic Life Support (BLS)

About Ligature Awareness and Protocol Train the Trainer September 2026.

What is a ligature? What constitutes a ligature point? What is the difference between self-strangulation, hanging, and suicidal ideation? What are the risks associated with ligaturing? What legislation sits behind ligature awareness and protocol? Why are ligature audits and audit toolkits essential? How do you safely and correctly use a ligature cutter?

Our Ligature Awareness and Protocol Train the Trainer public course answers all these questions and more.

Upon completion, participants will receive an ATA (Ability Training Awards) certificate valid for three years. If you have any questions, our team will be happy to help.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:
• Teach effective communication skills to groups
• Support an individual who is ligaturing
• Understand key definitions and associated risks
• Recognise post-event risks and warning behaviours
• Work confidently with relevant legislation
• Carry out ligature risk and anchor point audits
• Use and maintain ligature cutters safely
• Deliver basic life support and place an individual in the recovery position if required

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Who is Ligature Awareness and Protocol Train the Trainer September 2026 for?

This course is ideal for individuals who wish to become Ligature Awareness and Protocol trainers within their workplace. On completion, candidates will have the essential skills to prevent, support, and record information during a serious incident.

What are the learning outcomes?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Recognise the importance of ligature point and environmental suicide audits
• Use a ligature cutter safely and effectively
• Incorporate different learning styles to deliver engaging training
• Identify when ligature cutters require sterilisation
• Develop the core knowledge and strategies required to train others confidently

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

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