Our Adrenal Crisis training course covers adrenal insufficiency, including Addison’s disease, and how to recognise and respond to an adrenal crisis. Delegates explore crisis prevention, emergency treatment and the importance of following individual emergency management plans.
Our Airway Suction training course develops understanding of when suctioning may be required, the equipment used and relevant suctioning techniques. It supports staff to provide care within their role, individual care plans and assessed competence.
Our Anaphylaxis training course develops the knowledge needed to recognise anaphylaxis and respond promptly. Delegates learn about emergency actions, the use of adrenaline auto-injectors and when to seek emergency medical assistance.
Our Bowel Care training course offers thorough instruction and guidance for healthcare professionals. This enables them to build a better understanding of bowel care, promote patient comfort, and prevent complications related to bowel care.
Our Buccal Midazolam training course supports health and social care staff whose responsibilities include administering prescribed rescue medication. It covers epilepsy, seizure recognition, emergency responses and buccal midazolam administration in accordance with the individual’s seizure action plan.
Our Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) training equips care staff with the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and competency-based support needed to safely undertake enhanced responsibilities and optimise workforce capacity within care home settings.
Our Clinical Observations training course develops the knowledge and skills needed to undertake and record physiological observations. Delegates learn to recognise changes in a person’s condition, report concerns accurately and escalate signs of deterioration within their role and local procedures.
Our Complex Care training features multiple courses for healthcare professionals, as well as competency assessments that determine how well your team follow best practice throughout a number of procedures. We tailor these courses to suit individual needs.
Our Dealing with Medical Emergencies training course equips both medical professionals and carers on how to act in an emergency. This helps to minimise danger of further injury etc. while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Our Diabetes and Insulin Administration training course supports staff caring for people with diabetes, including those prescribed insulin. It covers diabetes awareness and the principles of safe insulin administration, with emphasis on individual care plans, professional responsibilities and role-appropriate competence.
Our Dysphagia training course develops awareness of swallowing difficulties, their causes and potential complications. It explores how swallow assessments inform care, alongside risk management and multidisciplinary working, helping staff recognise concerns and support people within their role and individual care plans.
Our Ear Anatomy and Otoscopy training course is ideal for healthcare professionals, medical students, audiologists, and anyone interested in gaining in-depth knowledge of ear anatomy and the diagnostic technique of Otoscopy. It covers methodology as well as relevant context and builds a better understanding of ear anatomy as a whole.
This comprehensive course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of microsuction techniques, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform this procedure safely and effectively.
Our Ear Irrigation and Ear Care training course covers a wide range of ear care topics from tinnitus to ear drops, with a specific focus on ear irrigation methods, as well as giving delegates a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ear itself.
Our ECG training course introduces healthcare professionals to recording a 12-lead ECG and interpreting common findings. Delegates explore lead placement, normal ECG features, rhythm recognition and troubleshooting through practical learning and clinical examples.
Our Level 3 qualification, Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Administration RQF covers epilepsy awareness, seizure first aid and the administration of prescribed buccal midazolam. It is designed for staff whose roles include supporting people with epilepsy and responding to seizure emergencies in health and social care settings.
Our Epilepsy Awareness training course introduces epilepsy, different seizure presentations and approaches to treatment and support. Delegates develop their understanding of how to recognise seizures and respond appropriately to the needs of the individual.
Our Extended Clinical Skills training supports health and social care staff undertaking additional clinical responsibilities within their role. It develops knowledge of delegated healthcare activities, with emphasis on patient safety, clear accountability, appropriate supervision and assessed competence.
Our Healthcare Assistant Practitioner training programme supports staff developing enhanced clinical support roles. It focuses on delegated clinical activities, patient safety and professional responsibilities, helping participants apply their learning within agreed duties and supervision arrangements.
Our Hospice Assistant Practitioner Training Programme equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely support hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care services. The course focuses on compassionate care, delegated clinical practice, symptom awareness, patient safety, and professional accountability within hospice settings.
Our Immunisation and Vaccination training course supports healthcare staff involved in delivering vaccinations. It covers safe administration and relevant vaccination guidance, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccination, with emphasis on professional competence and the authorisation arrangements applicable to each role.
Our Intravenous Cannulation and IV Medication training course supports healthcare professionals whose roles include obtaining venous access or administering prescribed intravenous medicines. It covers relevant procedures, equipment and safe practice, supporting further competency development within the workplace.
Our Loss and Bereavement training course helps healthcare professionals to build better communication skills, so that they can support the loved ones of service users when they pass away or their condition worsens. It can also benefit professionals to cope with their own losses as well.
Our Management of Ear Wax training course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assess, manage, and provide safe and appropriate treatment for individuals with earwax buildup (cerumen impaction).
Our Blood Spillages training course helps delegates to learn how to deal with blood and body fluid spillages, an essential skill for any healthcare setting. It also covers what spillages are most common, and the different methods required to clean them.
Our Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders training programme supports healthcare professionals to recognise medical deterioration associated with eating disorders. It focuses on identifying urgent concerns, responding within professional competence and escalating promptly to appropriate clinical services.
Our Nasogastric Feeding training course supports staff caring for people who receive nutrition through a nasogastric tube. It covers tube-position checks, feeding procedures, tube care and recognising complications, with emphasis on following individual feeding plans and escalation procedures.
Our Nasogastric Tube Insertion training course introduces the indications, equipment and procedures involved in inserting nasogastric feeding tubes. It emphasises confirming tube position before use, recognising complications and working within professional competence and organisational procedures.
Our Observation Skills of Healthcare Workers training course has been designed to communicate the most important information and teachings on the subjects of accurate reporting and effective observation in health and social care settings.
Our Oral Suction training course gives delegates the skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out oral suctioning on patients and service users in their care. It also includes relevant information about the purposes of oral suctioning and the devices used.
Our Oxygen Administration training course develops understanding of the safe use of prescribed oxygen. Delegates explore oxygen delivery equipment, monitoring and recognising concerns, with emphasis on following individual prescriptions and care plans within their role and assessed competence.
Our PEG Feeding and Gastrostomy Care training course supports staff caring for people who receive nutrition through a gastrostomy tube. It covers feeding procedures, tube and stoma care, recognising complications and following individual care plans.
Our Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation training course develops knowledge of peripheral venous access and provides practical learning in cannula insertion and care. It supports healthcare professionals to develop relevant skills alongside workplace supervision and competency assessment.
Our Phlebotomy and Venepuncture training course supports healthcare professionals in their knowledge of taking blood from service users. This course encompasses a wide range of topics including the process itself, post-venepuncture/phlebotomy care, potential issues and more.
Our Recognising and Responding to Acutely Unwell Individuals training course is meticulously designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to promptly identify signs of acute illness in patients and respond effectively to ensure timely and appropriate care.
Our Respiratory Care training course develops understanding of respiratory conditions and the support individuals may require. It covers respiratory anatomy and physiology, role-appropriate observations, recognising deterioration and supporting care in accordance with individual treatment plans.
Our Stoma Care training course gives delegates the required knowledge and skills to provide care and support to individuals who have a stoma, and may require assistance in maintaining both its hygiene and appearance.
Our Stress Management training course helps health and social care staff recognise stress and develop practical strategies to manage it. Delegates explore factors affecting wellbeing, approaches to managing workplace pressures and ways to support colleagues and people receiving care.
Our Supervision and Monitoring training course is ideal for any healthcare professionals who have a supervisory role, and need to learn the ins and outs of competency assessments and management. This is therefore an excellent course for career progression.
Our Syringe Driver training course equips healthcare professionals with the necessary methodology and best practice associated with syringe drivers. The course also covers commonly used drugs, maintenance of syringe drivers, and more.
Our Time Management training course helps healthcare professionals to gain better time management skills, which they can apply to their role, all to improve the level of treatment and care they provide for service users.
Our Tracheostomy Care training course supports staff caring for people with an established tracheostomy. It covers routine care, relevant equipment, suctioning, recognising complications and emergency responses, with emphasis on individual care plans and role-appropriate competence.
Our Urinary Catheterisation and Catheter Care training course supports registered nurses whose roles include urethral catheterisation. It combines theoretical learning with practice using anatomical training models, covering catheter insertion, ongoing care and safe practice.
Our Verification of Expected Death training course supports staff whose agreed responsibilities include verifying an expected death. It covers assessment procedures, documentation, legal and professional responsibilities, communication with families and escalation in accordance with organisational policy.
Our Wound Care training course contains essential information and best practice for any healthcare professional. Wound care is a skill that cannot be overlooked, as service users will have a range of wounds that need to be cleaned and monitored so that they heal correctly.
Our Wound Closure training course introduces healthcare professionals to wound assessment and the selection of appropriate closure methods, including suturing. It supports the development of role-appropriate skills, with emphasis on recognising limitations and when further assessment or referral is required.
Whether you need to develop new clinical skills, refresh existing knowledge, assess staff competence or provide specialist training for your workforce, we offer flexible learning programmes tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our clinical skills training combines theoretical knowledge, practical learning and assessment to help staff understand not only how to perform clinical procedures safely, but also when to act, recognise potential complications and escalate concerns appropriately.
Our healthcare and clinical skills courses are suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:
Our courses are designed around the responsibilities, existing knowledge and learning needs of each professional group, helping organisations develop a capable and confident workforce.
Guardian Angels Training provides a comprehensive range of clinical and healthcare training programmes covering essential procedures, specialist interventions and the management of complex health conditions.
Our courses range from introductory and refresher training to more advanced clinical skills development, competency assessment and specialist Train the Trainer programmes. Individual course pages provide further information about learning outcomes, suitability, delivery options and assessment requirements.
Effective clinical skills training is essential for maintaining safe standards of care, supporting professional development and reducing avoidable risks. Healthcare professionals must be able to apply their knowledge consistently, recognise changes in an individual’s condition and respond appropriately to clinical situations. For example, staff supporting a person with epilepsy may need to recognise different seizure types, provide appropriate seizure first aid and administer prescribed buccal midazolam in accordance with an individualised emergency care plan, their competence and organisational procedures. Similarly, staff supporting someone with diabetes may need to monitor blood glucose, recognise hypoglycaemia and understand when clinical intervention or urgent escalation is required.
Clinical skills training helps organisations to:
Training is an important component of clinical governance. However, successful course completion does not automatically authorise an individual to undertake a clinical procedure. Employers must also ensure that staff are appropriately competent, supervised and authorised to practise within their role.
Healthcare guidance, equipment, medication and clinical procedures can change over time. Staff therefore need opportunities to review their knowledge, refresh practical skills and maintain competence.
Even experienced professionals may require additional training when returning to a procedure they have not performed regularly, working with unfamiliar equipment or supporting someone with more complex clinical needs. Guardian Angels Training offers clinical skills refresher courses and continuing professional development (CPD) to help staff maintain relevant knowledge and develop confidence in applying current practice.
Refresher training can be particularly valuable when:
Staff have not performed a clinical procedure for an extended period.
New clinical equipment, medicines or procedures are introduced.
Individual care requirements or organisational policies change.
Competency assessments identify areas requiring development.
Staff take on additional responsibilities or move into new roles.
Incident reviews, audits or supervision identify learning needs.
Our training can be adapted to address specific knowledge gaps, reinforce safe practice and provide opportunities for practical assessment where appropriate.
Clinical training must reflect relevant professional standards, clinical evidence and recognised guidance. At Guardian Angels Training, our programmes are developed and reviewed with reference to applicable UK legislation, professional requirements and evidence-based guidance, including relevant publications and standards from:
We recognise that clinical guidance must be applied appropriately to each healthcare environment, the individual’s assessed needs and the responsibilities of the staff involved.
Our programmes are supported by experienced clinical practitioners and educators who bring relevant healthcare experience into the learning environment.
Guardian Angels Training holds the Skills for Health Quality Mark and has achieved quality assurance recognition through Skills for Care’s Quality Assured Care Learning Service (QACLS). These recognitions reflect our commitment to quality in teaching, learning, assessment and workforce development. We aim to deliver training that is educationally effective, clinically relevant and directly applicable to the environments in which our learners work.
We offer a range of clinical skills courses, accredited qualifications and specialist training programmes to support workforce development and career progression. Depending on the programme, learners may work towards a regulated qualification, an endorsed award, a certificate of training or evidence of continuing professional development. Our provision includes Level 3 and Level 4 programmes, alongside specialist instructor and Train the Trainer courses.
Not every clinical skills course leads to a regulated qualification. The type of certificate, qualification level, accreditation or endorsement is clearly identified within the relevant course information. Our team can help organisations select training that reflects their workforce’s responsibilities, existing competence and development needs.
We believe effective healthcare training should extend beyond presentations and the memorisation of clinical procedures. Our educational approach combines theoretical understanding, practical application, active participation and meaningful assessment, helping learners transfer new knowledge and skills into their everyday practice.
Depending on the course, training may include:
Our blended learning programmes combine appropriate methods to support knowledge retention, practical skill development and the application of learning in the workplace. The delivery model is selected according to the clinical subject, learner needs and assessment requirements. Procedures requiring practical demonstration and assessment are not treated as equivalent to knowledge-only learning.
Knowledge alone does not demonstrate competence to perform a clinical procedure safely. Where required, our programmes incorporate practical assessment and support organisations in establishing appropriate workplace competency arrangements. Clinical competency assessment may evaluate:
Assessments may be completed through supervised practical activities, simulation, workplace observation and professional discussion, depending on the clinical procedure and course requirements. Where appropriate, organisations can arrange support from our clinical trainers or develop suitably experienced internal assessors through specialist training.
Bespoke Clinical Skills Training for Healthcare Organisations
Every healthcare and social care organisation has different training requirements. Our bespoke clinical skills training programmes can be tailored to your workforce, clinical environment and the needs of the individuals you support. We work with NHS organisations, independent healthcare providers, care homes, hospices, community services, supported living providers and educational establishments. Bespoke training can incorporate your organisation’s relevant policies, clinical equipment, care pathways and operational procedures. We can also develop case studies and practical activities based on the clinical situations your staff are likely to encounter.Whether you need to train a small specialist team, introduce a new clinical procedure or deliver a structured programme across multiple services, we can help you identify an appropriate learning and assessment approach.
Clinical skills training helps healthcare and social care professionals develop the knowledge, practical abilities and professional judgement required to undertake clinical activities safely. It may include theoretical learning, practical demonstrations, supervised practice and competency assessments.
Yes. Healthcare assistants and care workers can undertake clinical skills training relevant to their roles, including certain delegated healthcare activities. Whether they can subsequently perform a particular procedure depends on their competence, appropriate delegation, supervision, organisational authorisation and the legal and professional requirements of the activity.
Many of our clinical skills programmes include practical learning and assessment where appropriate. Assessment methods depend on the course and may include knowledge assessments, practical demonstrations, simulation, observed practice and competency-based evaluation.
Yes. Guardian Angels Training offers selected accredited and endorsed qualifications alongside specialist clinical training and CPD courses. The accreditation status, qualification level and certification arrangements depend on the individual programme.
Yes. We offer in-house and bespoke clinical training for healthcare and social care organisations, subject to the course’s practical requirements, venue suitability and availability. Certain programmes may also be delivered virtually or through blended learning.
The appropriate refresher interval depends on the clinical procedure, applicable guidance, professional requirements, employer policy and the individual’s ongoing competence. Some programmes have defined renewal periods, while others require ongoing supervision, competency assessment or refresher training based on risk and learning needs.
Yes. Our specialist Train the Trainer programmes support suitably experienced professionals to develop their teaching, assessment and subject-specific skills. Successful completion may allow trainers to deliver specified training within their organisation, subject to the programme’s requirements and appropriate clinical governance arrangements.
Book Clinical Skills Training with Guardian Angels Training
Whether you are looking for an individual clinical skills course, a refresher programme, a recognised qualification or bespoke training for your organisation, Guardian Angels Training can help. Explore our range of clinical skills training courses or contact our team to discuss your workforce development needs. We will help you identify suitable courses, delivery methods and assessment arrangements to support safe, effective and person-centred clinical care.
