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Welcome to HCID Training UK

We provide training and education on assessment of patients with suspected high consequence infectious disease, developed by clinicians in the UK airborne & contact HCID networks and the Health and Safety Executive.

Assessment PPE Course

HCID Assessment PPE Course

A 1-day multidisciplinary simulation course using the ultraviolet contamination model.

TOT Course

HCID Train the Trainer Course

A 2-day course for educators who wish to establish a local HCID Assessment PPE training program

Resource Centre

Videos, e-learning, posters and UK clinical guidelines to support safe assessment of suspect HCID cases

UV Sim

UV Simualation

Our courses use VIOLET: A Manikin which simulates airborne, contact and fomite transmission using UV makers.

HCID Assessment PPE Course

Our flagship multi-disciplinary simulation course on assessment of high-consequence infectious disease.

Trainer Course

A 2-day course for educators wish to lead on establishing a HCID assessment PPE training program in a local setting.

HCID Education & Resources

Videos, posters and online learning on recognition, assessment and care for HCID patients, plus links to UK guidelines.

About Ultraviolet Simulation

We specialise in using ultraviolet dyes to simulate pathogen transmission by contact and airborne routes. Our course builds on several years of work developing the HCID Assessment PPE Ensemble using VIOLET, an ultraviolet contamination model. Learn about the evidence base informing the course

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“It was a really useful experience working through in a logical manner with a buddy. I think within our team there are lessons we can build on our own processes”

ID Consultant, Leeds

“My confidence has improved with HCID Assessment and PPE donning/doffing. I would 100% Recommend this course to colleagues“

ID Nurse, Manchester

“The online learning was informative and the simulation and practice was very worthwhile. All the resources were excellent”

ID SpR, Sheffield

Partners

Courses are developed and run by members of the airborne and contact UK HCID networks and Health and Safety Executive. More information below.

UK HCID Network

In the UK, there are airborne and contact HCID networks commissioned to provide treatment for patients with confirmed HCID in England and Wales, undertake research and contribute to policy and clinical guideline development. There are several designated NHS HCID Treatment Centres across England which together provide adult and paediatric services across England and Wales.

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Health & Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain. The HSE have several roles in HCID including inspection of units and contribution towards policy and guideline development.

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