Secure Patient Transport Awareness
Secure patient transport awareness training gives your team the knowledge, skills and confidence to transport patients detained under the Mental Health Act safely and lawfully. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Transport patients detained under the Mental Health Act safely and lawfully
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what mental health is and recognise common mental health disorders
- Understand the purpose, authorisation and rights under Mental Health Act Sections 2 and 3, and the key differences between them
- Understand emergency detention under Section 4 and short-term holding powers under Section 5
- Understand the forensic sections of the Mental Health Act, including hospital orders, restrictions, conditional discharge and recall (Sections 37–45)
- Understand police powers to remove a person to a place of safety under Sections 135 and 136
- Understand how and why patients can be recalled to hospital under a court order
- Apply correct handover procedures and understand your legal authority to convey, and where necessary restrain, a patient
- Carry out an appropriate risk assessment and choose the right vehicle for each journey
- Understand the Section 19 transfer authority and the documentation required for a lawful transfer
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Common understanding of mental health
- What is mental health?
- Building understanding
Common mental health disorders
- Anxiety disorders and depression
- Bipolar disorder, PTSD and OCD
- Eating, personality, psychotic and neurodevelopmental disorders
Mental Health Act – Section 2
- Civil detention for assessment
- Authorisation, duration and patient rights
- Appeal, treatment and discharge
Mental Health Act – Section 3
- Treatment orders
- Authorisation, duration and patient rights
- Appeal and discharge
Section 2 & 3 differences
- Purpose, length and criteria
- Consent, leave and appeals
Mental Health Act – Section 4
- Emergency detention for assessment
- Authorisation, treatment and rights
Section 5 of the Mental Health Act
- Short-term holding powers
- Section 5(2) doctor’s power vs Section 5(4) nurse’s power
Mental Health Act – Sections 37, 41, 42, 43, 44 & 45
- Hospital orders and restriction orders
- Conditional discharge and recall
- Court committal and rights of appeal
Police powers – Sections 135 & 136
- Entering private premises under warrant
- Removing a person from a public place
- Places of safety and detention limits
Mental health court order recalls
- Who can be recalled
- The recall process
Secure transport procedures
- Handover and legal authority to convey and restrain
- Risk assessing the journey
- Choosing the right vehicle
- The Section 19 transfer authority
Keep exploring
Related mental health 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.
How long is the Secure Patient Transport Awareness 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. We recommend refreshing every year.
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 Secure Patient Transport Awareness training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore behaviour management training and neurological training.