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Ligature Awareness - Level 1 - e-learning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
CPD-Accredited Ligature Awareness - Level 1 - eLearning Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -
Online Ligature Awareness - Level 1 Course - ComplyPlus™ LMS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -

Ligature Awareness - Level 1

Trusted by over 1 million learners, The Mandatory Training Group delivers accredited courses through ComplyPlus™ LMS, our AI-powered, interactive e-learning platform. Designed for compliance and impact, our training supports CQC, Ofsted, HSE and other regulatory standards.

Price:

£14.99 + VAT

Course reviews:

Level:

1

Duration:

2 hours

Method:

Fully online 24/7 via ComplyPlus™ LMS

Platform:

Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet

Course access expiry:

365 days

Certificate validity:

3 years - CPD-accredited, instant digital certificate on completion

Last updated:

11 May 2026 (V2.6)

Accepted payments:

Course overview

CPD-Accredited | CQC & NICE Aligned | ComplyPlus™ LMS

This Ligature Awareness Level 1 online course equips health and social care staff with knowledge to identify, assess and manage ligature risks. It covers key definitions, environmental safety, legal and regulatory responsibilities, risk assessment processes, incident response protocols and prevention strategies. This course supports safer care environments and aligns with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on suicide prevention.

Course content

This Ligature Awareness e-learning course covers:

  • Introduction to ligature risks, definitions and prevention principles
  • Legal and regulatory framework, including CQC regulations and NICE NG105
  • Conducting ligature risk assessments and environmental audits
  • Identifying ligature points and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Safe response to ligature-related incidents and emergencies
  • Incident reporting, documentation and root cause analysis
  • Developing organisational policies and staff awareness programmes
  • Case studies and practical application to support safer care environments
  • Environmental safety measures and anti-ligature practices
  • Safeguarding responsibilities and patient safety procedures.

Who is this course for?

This Ligature Awareness eLearning course is suitable for:

  • Health and social care staff working in specialist mental health, residential, or supported living settings
  • Clinical and non-clinical staff responsible for safeguarding vulnerable service users
  • Staff involved in environmental safety and workplace risk assessments
  • Managers and safeguarding leads oversee ligature risk management processes.

Aims

The aims of this Ligature Awareness online course are to:

  • Strengthen staff competence in identifying and managing ligature risks to reduce harm, prevent self-harm incidents, and support safeguarding practices within health and social care environments
  • Improve compliance with legal and regulatory safeguarding standards, including relevant CQC and NICE guidance, while promoting proactive risk assessment processes, prevention strategies, environmental safety awareness, effective incident response procedures, and a culture of vigilance.

Learning objectives

This Ligature Awareness e-learning course will:

  • Define ligatures and common ligature points within health and social care environments
  • Explain relevant legislation and regulatory guidance, including CQC and NICE standards
  • Demonstrate structured approaches to conducting ligature risk assessments
  • Outline environmental safety measures and mitigation strategies to reduce identified risk
  • Present emergency response procedures for ligature-related incidents in clinical situations
  • Guide learners through incident reporting and root cause analysis processes in practice
  • Support understanding of organisational policies, safeguarding responsibilities, and staff training requirements across services
  • Introduce prevention strategies, reflective practice, and continuous safety improvement within care environments.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this Ligature Awareness eLearning course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify common ligature risks and potential ligature points within their work care environment
  • Assess, record, and document ligature risks using recognised workplace risk assessment frameworks
  • Implement appropriate environmental controls and mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks
  • Apply safe and effective emergency response procedures during ligature-related incidents
  • Complete accurate incident reports and contribute to reflective review and root cause analysis
  • Interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements relating to ligature risk management
  • Promote safeguarding practices that reduce self-harm, protect vulnerable individuals, and enhance patient safety within health and social care settings.

Course assessment

  • Multiple-choice knowledge assessment with a minimum pass mark of 80%
  • Assessment questions mapped directly to course learning outcomes
  • Unlimited assessment retakes included
  • Confirms understanding of ligature risks, safeguarding responsibilities, incident response, and environmental safety measures.

Course certification

  • CPD-accredited digital certificate issued on successful course completion
  • Certificate available for immediate download as a secure PDF
  • Supports evidence of safeguarding and patient safety compliance
  • Certificate authenticity can be verified via the ComplyPlus™ platform.

Refresher requirements

  • This course certificate should be refreshed every 3 years
  • Earlier refresher is advised if legislation, guidance, workplace policy, or risk assessments change.

Course accreditation

  • Externally reviewed and accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training meeting international standards
  • Supports compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards
  • Informed by NICE NG105 guidance, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, safeguarding legislation, and suicide prevention best practice.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this ligature awareness online course important?
This online course helps staff identify and manage ligature risks to improve safeguarding and reduce self-harm incidents.
What does this ligature awareness e-learning course cover?
This e-learning course covers ligature risks, risk assessments, safeguarding, incident response, and environmental safety.
Who should complete this ligature awareness eLearning course?
This eLearning course is suitable for care staff, nurses, support workers, safeguarding leads, and managers.
How do I log on to the eLearning platform?
After purchasing a course, you'll receive an email with your login details and a platform access link to ComplyPlus? LMS (optimised for Google Chrome). Your email address will serve as your fixed username. To avoid access issues, ensure your purchase information is accurate and up to date.
I haven't received my login details. What should I do?
Your login details are emailed automatically right after purchase. Please check your Spam or Junk folder, as some email providers (like Google or Yahoo) may direct them there.
How do I download my certificate(s)?

Once you have successfully completed the end-of-course assessment with a passing score, your certificate will be made available online on ComplyPlus? LMS . It is issued in a quality-assured PDF format and can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Once available, you can:

  • Download the certificate directly to your device
  • Save a digital copy for your records
  • Print a physical copy if needed.

No physical copy will be mailed, as all certificates are issued electronically for convenience and instant access.

Can I request name changes on certificates?

Learners are not allowed to change their names directly in the LMS. This is to ensure that the name reflected on the certificate belongs to the actual individual who completed the course and to prevent the risk of name forgery or transferring certificates to others.

If you need to request a name change, please contact our Support Team by submitting your concern through this form. Kindly include a clear reason for the change and any supporting documentation required for verification.

Do you give discounts for bulk purchases?

Yes, we offer competitive volume discounts for organisations enrolling multiple candidates in any of our online training courses. To view our current volume discount options, click here.

Login steps

  1. If you are a New User, check the email you provided for the login instructions
  2. If they are not in your Inbox, please check your Junk/Spam folder
  3. Follow the instructions provided and proceed to the LMS
  4. If you are an Existing User, proceed to your account
  5. If you cannot remember your account password, click here
  6. If you bought 1 license, you can either assign the course to yourself or another person once you log in
  7. If you bought 2 or more licenses of the same course, a group account will be automatically created so you can add and monitor your learners.

Need Help? Contact our support team via Live Chat for quicker assistance or email info@mandatorytraining.co.uk

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