Spinal Injury
Spinal injury training helps your team care for people living with a spinal injury. Delivered on-site by our experienced clinical trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
Around 4,400 people sustain a spinal cord injury in the UK every year — someone roughly every two hours — and an estimated 105,000 people are now living with a spinal cord injury.
Source: Spinal Injuries Association · 2024
About the course
Care for people living with a spinal injury
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand the function of the spinal cord in the body
- Be aware of the different parts of the spinal cord
- Know the different parts of the vertebral column
- Recognise the effects of a spinal cord injury
- Understand the effects of a Spinal Cord Injury depending on location and type
- Know the difference between tetraplegia and paraplegia
- Be aware of the common causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Be aware of the dangers of Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Recognise the symptoms and causes of Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Know how to initially treat Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Be aware of ways to prevent Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Know how to provide effective care for those with a Spinal Cord Injury
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
The Spinal Cord
- Anatomy of the spinal cord
- Anatomy of the nervous system
- The vertebral column
- Anatomy of the vertebral column
Spinal Cord Injuries
- Effects of spinal cord injuries
- Types of spinal cord injury
- Tetraplegia and paraplegia
- Recovery and outlook
- Causes of spinal cord injuries
- Who is at risk of SCI?
Autonomic Dysreflexia
- What is autonomic dysreflexia?
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- Prevention
Caring for those with Spinal Cord Injuries
- Pressure ulcers
- Bowel care
- Bladders and catheters
- Accessibility and independence
- Mental health
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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 Spinal Injury 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 care & nursing homes, complex home care, special schools & SEN settings, children’s complex care, hospitals & clinics, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Spinal Injury 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.