Expert-led CPD in medical regulation and professional practice

£25.00 plus VAT. This course will help you master the fundamentals of UK medical appraisal and revalidation. Learn who's involved (GMC, RO, appraiser), understand the MAG 2022 framework, discover the difference between annual appraisal and 5-year revalidation, and know your rights and responsibilities in the process.

£990.00 plus VAT. Online ADR adjudicator training for adjudicators, caseworkers, investigators and ombudsmen in UK consumer and redress ADR schemes, and for professionals, including healthcare professionals, preparing for adjudication roles. Fifteen CPD lessons cover the DMCC Act 2024 and CTSI accreditation, consumer law, jurisdiction, fair procedure, vulnerability, evidence, remedies and decision writing, with sector practice and adjudication in healthcare. Lesson 16 is an assessed practice decision marked against ten published criteria, and the certificate is awarded when you pass. Indicative CPD: 20 hours (15 hours of lessons plus about 5 hours on the assessed decision). Correct at October 2026.

£25.00 plus VAT. This CPD module equips doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals with essential knowledge to deliver safe, equitable care to autistic people and people with learning disabilities. Aligned with the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1), the course covers definitions and prevalence, health inequalities and diagnostic overshadowing, the legal duty to make reasonable adjustments, and practical adaptations to communication, clinical environments, and procedures. Participants will learn to recognise potential indicators in undiagnosed patients, apply person-centred communication principles including the Accessible Information Standard, and understand the increased safeguarding risks facing these populations. A must for regulatory compliance and compassionate practice.

£120 plus VAT. An eight-lesson course for complaint handlers, practice and registered managers, clinicians and senior staff in independent healthcare. It covers what counts as a complaint and what people want; CQC Regulation 16 and the rules in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; professional duties; consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; designing a process; receiving and acknowledging complaints; investigating fairly; deciding, putting things right and writing the response; independent adjudication, ombudsmen and the courts; and learning from complaints. Each lesson has a video lecture, an audio discussion, an infographic, a handout and a 10-question quiz. Correct at October 2026. Indicative CPD: 8 hours.

£25.00 plus VAT. Mandatory conflict resolution training for healthcare professionals in England. This e-learning provides the knowledge component of conflict resolution training, aligned to the Core Skills Training Framework, and should be supplemented by practical instruction and your employer's local arrangements. It covers causes of conflict and escalation, communication models (PALMS, LEAPS, CUDSA and the five step appeal), recognising and responding to risk, self-defence law, reporting routes including RIDDOR, post-incident support and reflection. Physical breakaway and restraint techniques are not included. Indicative 1 hour CPD.

£25.00 plus VAT. A CPD programme designed to support safe, lawful, and professionally defensible clinical practice in line with current GMC guidance and UK law. It provides practical instruction on the seven GMC principles of decision-making and consent, emphasising consent as an ongoing, patient-centred process rather than a single administrative step. It addresses the legal impact of *Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board* and applies consent principles to complex areas including mental capacity assessment, best-interests decision-making, and consent involving children and young people. It also examines heightened consent standards for cosmetic interventions, including reflection periods, psychological suitability, and disclosure of aesthetic risks. In addition, the course covers the eight principles of confidentiality, including lawful information sharing, safeguarding and public-interest disclosures, UK GDPR obligations, and information governance requirements. Indicative 2hr CPD

£120.00 plus VAT. Our Core of Knowledge: Laser and IPL Safety course provides essential training for clinicians and aesthetic practitioners who use light-based devices. Aligned with MHRA guidance, it explains how optical radiation is generated and how it interacts with skin and eyes, forming the basis of safe treatment practice. The course covers key hazards, controlled-area requirements, beam and non-beam risks, plume control, fire precautions and electrical safety. It also outlines governance duties, including risk assessments, local rules, and the roles of the Laser Protection Adviser and Supervisor. Practical examples translate MHRA expectations into clear protocols for treatment suitability, patch testing, PPE use and equipment checks. On completion, delegates receive a certificate supporting organisation accreditation and demonstrating a strong commitment to safe and compliant laser and IPL use. Indicative 3 hours CPD.

£197 plus VAT. A 15-lesson CPD programme for registered managers, deputies, aspiring managers and nominated individuals in CQC-registered independent healthcare in England. It covers the law and regulations that create and govern the registered manager role, quality, safety and governance, leading people, and running and improving a service, with every regulatory change labelled as in force, legislated or proposed. Each lesson has a video lecture, audio discussion, infographic, handout and a 10-question quiz. Indicative 15 hours CPD. Correct at October 2026.

Free. An update for healthcare staff in independent healthcare in England on the changes to CQC's assessment, rating, inspection and registration methods, correct at October 2026. It explains why CQC is changing, what is confirmed and what is still proposed, the four draft sector frameworks and their key lines of enquiry, how ratings will be reached without scoring, current inspection priorities, the tougher approach to incomplete registration applications, and changes to scope including ADHD and autism diagnosis and healthcare at events. Indicative 1 hour CPD.

£25.00 plus VAT. This course is aligned with the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) Core Subject 1: Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (Levels 1), as published by Skills for Health. It meets statutory and mandatory training requirements for healthcare professionals working in NHS and independent sector settings. Covering the Equality Act 2010, the nine protected characteristics, unconscious bias, health inequalities, and inclusive communication, the course links legal obligations directly to clinical decision-making. Designed for doctors, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and support staff across NHS and independent settings, it strengthens person-centred care, supports CQC compliance, and fulfils mandatory training requirements. Practical, evidence-based, and professionally relevant — because equitable care is safe care.

£45 plus VAT. Essential statutory and mandatory training for non clinical staff working in private clinics and independent hospitals in England. Eighteen modules. Modules 1 to 10 are mapped to the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) learning outcomes for non-clinical staff: fire safety; health, safety and welfare; infection prevention and control (Level 1); information governance and data security; equality, diversity and human rights; safeguarding adults and children (Level 2); preventing radicalisation; conflict resolution; moving and handling (Level 1); and basic life support (resuscitation Level 1). Each of these has a video lecture of about 25 to 42 minutes, an audio discussion, an infographic, a handout, a CSTF compliance statement and a ten-question quiz. Modules 11 to 18 cover learning disability and autism awareness; handling complaints; chaperoning; lone working; speaking up; customer care; duty of candour awareness; and risk assessment basics. Indicative 13 hours CPD.

£25.00 plus VAT. This CPD module equips healthcare professionals with essential fire safety knowledge for clinical environments. Covering the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, healthcare-specific hazards including oxygen enrichment and flammable clinical substances, and the principle of progressive horizontal evacuation, the module prepares staff to prevent, identify, and respond to fire emergencies confidently. Topics include fire risk assessment, detection and warning systems, the RACE protocol, staff roles and fire warden duties, emergency planning, and record-keeping for regulatory compliance. Suitable for all clinical staff across NHS and independent healthcare settings, this module supports mandatory fire safety training and continuing professional development obligations.

£25.00 plus VAT. This course is aligned with the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) as published by Skills for Health and meets the learning outcomes for Core Subject: Health, Safety and Welfare (Level 1 & 2). Covering the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employer and employee responsibilities, risk assessment methodology, incident reporting requirements including RIDDOR, and display screen equipment regulations, the module provides a comprehensive foundation for safe practice. Designed for clinical staff across NHS and independent healthcare settings, it integrates legal obligations with professional standards from the GMC, NMC, and HCPC. Completion supports regulatory compliance, enhances patient and staff safety, and fulfils mandatory training requirements for CPD accreditation.

Free. A free 30-minute CPD course for doctors and prescribers in cosmetic practice in England. It explains the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on restricting high-risk cosmetic and wellbeing procedures, and the draft regulations published with it: the two proposed new CQC regulated activities, cosmetic surgery limited to doctors, the eight proposed high-risk non-surgical procedures and who could perform them, the minimum age of 18, the proposed offences and fixed penalties, and the end of the consulting-room exemption for these procedures. The new restrictions described here are proposals. They are not law yet. The course is neutral and links to the consultation, which closes at 11:59pm on 13 January 2027. Sources checked 8 November 2026.

£40.00 plus VAT. This course has been reviewed against the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) Infection Prevention and Control standards and is confirmed to be aligned with: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control – Level 1 and CSTF Infection Prevention and Control – Level 2. Covering the legal framework, WHO Five Moments for hand hygiene, Standard Infection Control Precautions, proper PPE use, and Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, this training addresses your professional accountability under system regulations and professional body standards. Learn evidence-based strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections, protect vulnerable patients, and combat antimicrobial resistance. Designed for nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, paramedics, and healthcare assistants across NHS and independent settings, this module provides practical, authoritative guidance for maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention in your daily clinical practice.

£25.00 plus VAT. This course is aligned with the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) as published by Skills for Health and meets the learning outcomes for Core Subject: Information Governance (Level 1 & Level 2). Covers UK GDPR principles, data protection requirements, and individual accountability in clinical practice. Learn practical skills for secure information handling across physical and digital records, recognize cyber security threats including phishing and ransomware, and understand data breach recognition and reporting obligations. Meets NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements and CQC regulatory standards. Suitable for GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and all clinical staff handling sensitive patient data. Includes comprehensive handout, professional presentation, and signposting to complementary Consent and Confidentiality training.

£40.00 plus VAT. This course is aligned with the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) as published by Skills for Health and meets the learning outcomes for Core Subject: Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3).. Designed for GPs, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and other clinicians working in NHS and independent practice settings, the course provides in-depth coverage of recognition, response, and multi-agency working in complex safeguarding situations. Delivered through a blended learning approach comprising lecture, audio case discussions, directed self-study handout, and MCQ assessment, the course aligns with current Intercollegiate and RCN frameworks, Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 requirements.

£25 plus VAT. A one-hour course for clinical staff in independent healthcare in England who work alone: on home visits, in early, late or single-handed clinic sessions, and on remote consultations. It covers who is responsible for lone working risks, planning and leaving home visits, driving, controlled drugs and sharps on the road, when a second person or a chaperone is needed, violence and harassment, managing cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis as a lone rescuer, sharps injuries, safe remote consultations and emergencies on a video call, working from home, reporting and looking after yourself. Indicative 1 hour CPD.

£25.00 plus VAT. This course is aligned with the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) as published by Skills for Health and meets the learning outcomes for Core Subject: Moving and Handling (Level 1 and the theoretical components of Level 2). Covering the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, spinal anatomy and biomechanics, the TILE risk assessment framework, principles of safer handling for both objects and patients, and the role of equipment, the course connects legal duties directly to everyday clinical practice. Designed for all clinical staff across independent healthcare, primary care, and hospital settings, it supports CQC compliance with Regulations 12 and 15, meets mandatory training requirements, and addresses special considerations including bariatric care, community settings, and emergency situations.

Free. A free CPD course for medical examiners and medical examiner officers, built lesson by lesson on the National Medical Examiner's Good Practice Series. Each of the 21 lessons takes one paper in the series and turns it into a short narrated video, a one-page infographic and a 10-question quiz, with the original paper as the handout. Each lesson carries an indicative 30 minutes of CPD; the full course is 10.5 hours. LCS Academy is not affiliated with the Royal College of Pathologists or the National Medical Examiner, and neither has reviewed or endorsed this course.

£25.00 plus VAT. Master the essential principles of medical record keeping with this comprehensive CPD-accredited module designed for UK healthcare professionals. This course provides in-depth coverage of legal frameworks including DPA 2018, UK GDPR, Duty of Confidentiality, and CQC regulations, ensuring you understand your obligations and protect both patients and your professional registration. Learn core documentation principles—contemporaneous recording, accuracy, completeness, and accountability—alongside practical guidance on digital transformation, remote consultations, information governance, and Caldicott Principles. Explore the complete records lifecycle from creation through secure disposal, with specific retention periods and security requirements clearly explained. Suitable for all healthcare practitioners across NHS and independent settings, this module addresses the challenges of modern healthcare delivery whilst grounding practice in authoritative regulatory guidance.

£25.00 plus VAT. Medicines Management in Independent Healthcare is a CPD module designed for doctors, nurses and allied health professionals working outside the NHS. Covering the complete medicines cycle — prescribing, procurement, storage, administration, governance, medication safety, reconciliation, controlled drugs awareness and disposal — it equips practitioners with the regulatory knowledge and practical skills required for safe, compliant practice. Aligned with current GMC, NMC, NICE and RPS guidance, and mapped to CQC, HIS and HIW inspection frameworks, this module supports both mandatory training requirements and meaningful professional development. Ideal for independent hospitals, clinics and primary care settings across the United Kingdom.

£25.00 plus VAT. This course offers practical guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 for UK doctors. It explains how to assess capacity using the statutory test and apply the law to everyday clinical situations, including consent to treatment, discharge decisions, best interests, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The course addresses common challenges such as fluctuating capacity, unwise decisions, family disagreement, and emergency care. It also outlines key differences across UK jurisdictions and emphasises proportionate documentation and compliance with current GMC guidance. Indicative 1.5 hours CPD

£40.00 plus VAT. Having established the regulatory foundation in Module 1, Modules 2-4 transform theoretical understanding into practical expertise. Module 2 equips you with systematic approaches to collecting the six types of supporting information efficiently throughout the year, eliminating last-minute stress. Module 3 guides you through effective preparation, meaningful reflection, and creating development plans that genuinely advance your career rather than simply ticking boxes. Module 4 addresses real-world complexity—portfolio careers, career breaks, investigations, and maintaining engagement over decades—ensuring you're prepared for every scenario your career presents. Together, these modules provide comprehensive, practical training that doesn't just help you meet GMC requirements but transforms appraisal from bureaucratic burden into valuable professional development tool. Indicative 4 hours CPD, including Module 1.

Free. Notification of Deaths and Cause of Death Wording for Medical Examiners is a free CPD course for medical examiners in England, built entirely on published sources: the Notification of Deaths and MCCD Regulations, the Coroners and Justice Act, MoJ, DHSC and National Medical Examiner guidance, the RCPath cause of death list, Chief Coroner's guidance, reported judgments, and 29 published Prevention of Future Deaths reports, anonymised and cited by reference. It covers the legal thresholds, neglect at notification and at inquest, each rule type in the cause of death list, treatment, medicines, falls, pressure ulcers and aspiration, ME scrutiny, and the coroner interface. Sources checked October 2026.

£25.00 plus VAT. This CPD module, Preventing Radicalisation Awareness, equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to fulfil their statutory Prevent duty under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. Fully aligned with the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), this module covers the CONTEST strategy, vulnerability factors, recognition of radicalisation indicators, the Notice, Check, Share framework, the Channel programme, and lawful information sharing. Developed to meet CQC safeguarding standards and professional regulatory expectations across GMC, NMC, and HCPC, the module satisfies the mandatory three-yearly Prevent training requirement. Suitable for all clinical and non-clinical healthcare staff, this module supports organisations to demonstrate robust, evidence-based compliance with their Prevent obligations.

£25.00 plus VAT. This course is aligned with the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) as published by Skills for Health and meets the learning outcomes for Core Subject: Resuscitation (Level 1) and the knowledge-based components of Resuscitation (Level 2). Learn to identify deterioration using NEWS2 scoring, apply systematic ABCDE assessment, and understand basic life support principles. Master the recognition and immediate management of anaphylaxis, stroke, and sepsis using evidence-based protocols from UK Resuscitation Council and NICE guidelines. Develop confidence in structured escalation using SBAR/RSVP communication tools. Ideal for nurses, allied health professionals, GPs, and healthcare support staff seeking to enhance their emergency response capabilities. Note: Practical skills certification requires separate hands-on training. Fully aligned with current UK clinical standards.