Evacuation Equipment

The Evacuation Equipment training course is designed to equip health and social care staff with the necessary skills to safely and efficiently evacuate individuals in the event of an emergency.

  • Suitable for: Nurses, HCAs and care staff

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this Evacuation Equipment training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

This training is essential for all personnel involved in direct care, including healthcare workers, nursing staff, and support teams, as well as any other staff members responsible for the safety of residents or patients. Participants will learn how to operate various evacuation aids, such as evacuation chairs, sledge, and evacuation mats (AlbacMat), ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safely moved to secure locations during emergencies.

The course covers covers health and safety, fire regulations, responsibilities and the safe moving of people during an emergency evacuation. It includes:

  • Legislation
  • Evacuation situations
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Evacuation Plan
  • Evacuation procedure
  • Emergency Equipment including Evac chair, AlbacMat and Evac sledge
  • Practical Session

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs. A full day option provides the opportunity for all delegates to participate in a practical workstation.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.