RIDDOR

RIDDOR Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to recognise, report, and manage workplace incidents safely and legally within healthcare and care settings.

This RIDDOR Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, managers, and support workers involved in workplace safety, incident reporting, and compliance with health and safety legislation.

The course helps learners understand the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), reportable incidents, legal responsibilities, reporting procedures, and the importance of maintaining safe healthcare environments.

Online RIDDOR Training for Healthcare Staff

This online RIDDOR training module provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to identify reportable incidents, complete accurate reports, comply with UK legal requirements, and contribute to safer working environments within healthcare settings.

The course focuses on reportable injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences, reporting procedures, documentation, and workplace safety improvement.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Community Care Workers
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Healthcare Managers and Supervisors
• Health and Safety Representatives
• Any healthcare worker involved in incident reporting or workplace safety

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to identify and report incidents under RIDDOR, maintain legal compliance, and promote safer healthcare working environments.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of RIDDOR
• Recognise legal responsibilities under RIDDOR regulations
• Identify reportable injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences
• Understand reporting procedures and reporting methods
• Complete RIDDOR reports accurately and within required timeframes
• Differentiate between reportable and non-reportable incidents
• Understand the role of reporting in improving workplace safety
• Apply RIDDOR requirements to healthcare environments
• Recognise the consequences of failing to report incidents
• Support safer workplace practices through effective reporting

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to RIDDOR

Understand the purpose and legal importance of RIDDOR within healthcare settings.

Topics include:

• What RIDDOR is
• Purpose of RIDDOR regulations
• Legal responsibilities of employers and staff
• Healthcare workplace safety
• Reporting obligations
• Importance of compliance

Module 2: Key Definitions

Learn the definitions of reportable incidents under RIDDOR.

Topics include:

• Reportable injuries
• Occupational diseases
• Dangerous occurrences
• Healthcare-related examples
• Understanding legal definitions
• Incident classification

Module 3: Reporting Procedures

Develop knowledge of how incidents should be reported correctly.

Topics include:

• Step-by-step reporting process
• Online reporting procedures
• Telephone and written reports
• Reporting timeframes
• Accurate information gathering
• Responsibilities during reporting

Module 4: Reportable Injuries

Understand which workplace injuries must be reported under RIDDOR.

Topics include:

• Fractures and amputations
• Serious burns and injuries
• Loss of consciousness
• Healthcare-related injury examples
• Identifying reportable injuries
• Reporting requirements

Module 5: Reportable Diseases

Learn about occupational diseases that require reporting.

Topics include:

• Work-related asthma
• Occupational dermatitis
• Bloodborne infections
• Exposure-related illnesses
• Reporting criteria
• Healthcare worker health risks

Module 6: Dangerous Occurrences

Explore dangerous workplace events that must be reported.

Topics include:

• Hazardous substance incidents
• Equipment failures
• Gas leaks and electrical incidents
• Lifting equipment collapse
• Medical equipment incidents
• Workplace emergency situations

Module 7: Non-Reportable Incidents

Understand which incidents do not require reporting under RIDDOR.

Topics include:

• Minor injuries
• First aid only incidents
• Non-reportable events
• Distinguishing reportable incidents
• Workplace recording requirements
• Local incident reporting procedures

Module 8: Importance of Reporting

Recognise the value of accurate and timely reporting within healthcare settings.

Topics include:

• Improving workplace safety
• Identifying incident trends
• Preventing future incidents
• Supporting investigations
• Legal compliance benefits
• Organisational learning and improvement

Module 9: Case Studies and Practical Examples

Apply learning to realistic workplace scenarios involving RIDDOR reporting.

Topics include:

• Healthcare incident examples
• Reportable injury scenarios
• Dangerous occurrence case studies
• Reporting practice exercises
• Decision-making discussions
• Best practice reporting approaches

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of RIDDOR regulations, reportable incidents, legal responsibilities, workplace safety, and reporting procedures.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a RIDDOR Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Supports safer workplace practices
• Improves understanding of legal reporting responsibilities
• Strengthens incident recognition and reporting skills
• Promotes health and safety awareness
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your understanding of RIDDOR regulations, improve workplace incident reporting skills, and support safer healthcare environments with RIDDOR Online Training today.