The course is delivered in accordance with the programme below and can be delivered as 1 distinct course over a 4 hour period (including a short break to ensure delegate wellbeing is being adhered to) or 2 half-day sessions on the same day:
Course outline – Ligature Release (4 hrs including breaks) 0900 – 1045 Part 1 •Introduction to the training •Understanding Asphyxiation and Strangulation •Identifying Ligatures •Signs and symptoms of ligature injuries •Ligature (Anchor) Points 1045 – 1100 BREAK – Due to content of the course wellbeing breaks are advised. 1100 – 1215 Part 2 •Assessment of Risk •Ligature situation – Suspended and Non-suspended •Safe removal of ligature – Suspended and Non-suspended •First Aid (Practical assessment for First aid and Ligature release situations) •Preservation of Evidence