Welcome to the home of HCID Training in the UK

We deliver specialist training in the assessment and care of patients with suspected high-consequence infectious diseases.
Our courses are developed and delivered by clinicians from the UK airborne and contact HCID networks, in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive.
We welcome both NHS and international healthcare professionals.

Assessment PPE Course
Adult HCID PPE Course

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

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TOT Course
HCID Trainer Course

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

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Assessment PPE Course
Paediatric HCID Course

A 1-day multidisciplinary simulation course using the ultraviolet contamination model, focussing on the unique challenges of Paediatric HCID care

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Resource Centre
Resource Centre

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

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UV Sim
UV Simualation

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

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Adult HCID PPE Course

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

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HCID Trainer Course

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

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HCID Education & Resources

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

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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 unified HCID PPE Ensemble using VIOLET, an ultraviolet contamination model which allows visualisation of contamination via airborne and contact routes. 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 faculty from of the airborne and contact UK HCID networks and Health and Safety Executive. Together we have trained over 650 doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals from 100 hospitals across the UK, Europe and further afield. More information below.

UK HCID Networks

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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Simulation Scenario
High-fidelity simulation
PPE Doffing practice
UV Contaminated Hands
Expert analysis
Contact Transmission
Airborne transmission
Multi-professional Simulation
Doffing Analysis
Sample Handling
Structured debrief
Airborne Transmission
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Simulation Scenario
High-fidelity simulation
PPE Doffing practice
UV Contaminated Hands
Expert analysis
Contact Transmission
Airborne transmission
Multi-professional Simulation
Doffing Analysis
Sample Handling
Structured debrief
Airborne Transmission
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Across our training centres in Doncaster and Gatwick, we have trained more than 650 doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals from over 100 hospitals in the UK and internationally.

Our courses equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to recognise and safely care for patients with suspected high consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs). Participants come from a wide range of clinical specialties, including Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and Intensive Care.

External links

UKHSA

Detailed HCID guidelines from the UK health security agency including contact details for the imported fever service

Travel health PRO

Current information on endemic and epidemic infection risks by country and region

ProMED-mail

Detailed information on epidemics of high consequence infectious disease and orhter infectious pathogens

RIPL

The Rare and Imported Pathogens Lab provide a range of services including HCID diagnostic testing for NHS providers

Contact

Courses are administered on behalf of the HCID network by the Department of Infection & Tropical medicine, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, S10 2JF 0114 271 3879

Montagu Simulation Centre
Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 0AZ 01709 649106

Send us a message

Or email directly: sth[dot]hcidtraining[at]nhs.net