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Fire Safety in Health and Care

Level 1 | Instant access | UK CPD accredited | Includes assessment & certificate | Instant certificate download

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Summary

Price
£13.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Fire Safety in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Fire Safety in Health and Care training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Since the publication of the fire safety Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the provision of fire training has become a legal requirement for all employees within the UK. Fire safety in the health and care environments is particularly challenging since many people will require some degree of assistance from staff to ensure their safety in the event of a fire.

Fire within a health or care setting can have a significant impact and consequences which can include property loss, injury and potential loss of life. High levels of fire safety awareness and knowledge by the health and care workforce is essential if safe environments are to be maintained, and the distressing consequences that can be caused by fire are to be prevented.

Entry requirements - no prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Fire Safety in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

Course aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of this Fire Safety in Health and Care training course will help learners to know:

  • What causes fires, and how to prevent them.
  • What the law requires businesses regarding fire safety, including who enforces the law.
  • The importance of good housekeeping to minimise risks.
  • What type of detection and warning systems should be in place on their premises.
  • How to ensure their evacuation routes and exits remain effective at all times.
  • Fire safety signage.
  • The different types of evacuation strategies their workplace may use.
  • What to do during an evacuation.
  • The importance of personal emergency evacuation plans and fire drills.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Fire Safety in Health and Care training course, learners will understand:

  • What causes fires, and how to prevent them.
  • What the law requires businesses regarding fire safety, including who enforces the law.
  • The importance of good housekeeping to minimise risks.
  • What type of detection and warning systems should be in place on their premises.
  • How to ensure their evacuation routes and exits remain effective at all times.
  • Fire safety signage.
  • The different types of evacuation strategies their workplace may use.
  • What to do during an evacuation.
  • The importance of personal emergency evacuation plans and fire drills.

Why is this Fire Safety in Health and Care course essential?

Since the publication of the fire safety Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the provision of fire training has become a legal requirement for all employees within the UK. Fire safety in the healthcare environment is particularly challenging since many people in healthcare environments will require some degree of assistance from healthcare staff to ensure their safety in the event of a fire (Department of Health 2013).

A fire within a healthcare setting can have a significant impact and consequences, which can include property loss, injury and potential loss of life. High levels of fire safety awareness and knowledge by the healthcare workforce are essential if safe healthcare environments are to be maintained and the distressing consequences that can be caused by fire are to be prevented.

Within the UK, health and care services are provided in a wide range of environments, and it is essential that depending upon the nature of the environment, which might be categorised as either simple or complex, the relevant guidance related to fire safety management is used to help assess and address potential fire safety risks.

What is covered in this course?

This online Fire Safety in Health and Care training course covers the following:

  • An introduction to fire safety
  • Why fire safety awareness is essential for all employees
  • An understanding of what fire is and its key elements (the ‘fire triangle’)
  • Common workplace fire hazards, including:
    • Smoking hazards
    • Flammable liquids, gases and chemical hazards
    • Medical oxygen hazards
    • Electrical equipment hazards
    • Hazards relating to clutter within the work environment
    • Hazards relating to escape routes
    • Arson
    • Fire risk assessment in the workplace.
  • Significant findings relating to fire risk assessments
  • Protective measures to minimise the risk of fires in the workplace
  • An understanding of fire extinguishers
  • Actions to take on discovering a fire
  • Steps to take on hearing the fire alarm
  • Key things to remember about fire safety.

Fire Safety in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This Fire Safety in Health and Care e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

  • NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
  • Locum doctors and nurses
  • Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
  • Agency nurses
  • Agency workers
  • Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
  • Support workers
  • Care assistants
  • Community services.

Fire Safety in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Fire Safety in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Fire Safety in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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