Lone Working
Available on: E-Learning & As part of our Mandatory Courses
This comprehensive Lone Working course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to work safely when operating independently in clinical or community settings. Participants learn effective risk assessment techniques, personal safety strategies, and emergency response protocols specific to lone working scenarios. The training covers dynamic risk assessment principles, de-escalation techniques, environmental hazard identification, and communication procedures. Professionals will develop confidence in implementing robust safety measures, maintaining situational awareness, and responding effectively to potentially dangerous situations whilst working autonomously.
Course Benefits:
- Reduces risks to isolated workers through improved safety planning
- Enhances personal safety through effective situational awareness techniques
- Develops confidence in managing challenging situations independently
- Creates safer working practices for community-based healthcare delivery
CQC Recommendations:
- Essential for meeting Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment)
- Supports compliance with health and safety requirements for remote workers
- Demonstrates commitment to staff safety across all working environments
NICE Guidelines (CG134):
- Aligns with quality standards on workplace safety and staff wellbeing
- Supports implementation of risk management strategies for isolated workers
- Promotes systematic approaches to personal safety in healthcare settings
VAAD Certification:
- CPD Standards Office accredited course exceeding regulatory standards
- Certificate verification available via our website
- Certification complies with all relevant healthcare standards
- Provides documented evidence of professional development