Clinical Risk Assessment
Clinical risk assessment training explains what clinical risk assessments are and the benefits they bring. Your team learns how to implement them successfully. Built for nurses and senior clinical staff, and delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers.
Why this training matters
Under the Care Quality Commission’s framework, being ‘safe’ means people are protected from avoidable harm — the core purpose of sound clinical risk assessment.
Source: Care Quality Commission, Single Assessment Framework
About the course
Implement clinical risk assessments successfully
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Recognise clinical safety standards
- Understand what a clinical risk assessment is
- Understand the roles of the risk assessor
- Recognise the benefits of clinical risk assessments
- Recognise some clinical risk assessment systems
- Know how to implement clinical risk assessments
- Recognise the importance of hazard assessment
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Clinical Safety Standards
- What are safety standards
- The role of NICE
- NICE guidelines
Clinical Risk Assessment
- Role of the risk assessor
- Areas of risk
- Benefits of clinical risk assessments
- Methods of conducting clinical risk assessment
Implementing Clinical Risk Assessments
- Scope
- Procedures
- Training requirements
- Hazards and risks
- Assessing situations
- Assessing acute risk
- Monitoring compliance
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Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Clinical Risk Assessment course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits nursing homes, hospitals & private clinics, hospices, agency & staffing providers. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Clinical Risk Assessment training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually — this theory-based course works both ways — nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.