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Galago Training Academy
ACCREDITED CLINICAL TRAINING, COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Delivered by experienced clinicians, our Training Academy supports healthcare professionals, care providers, Personal Health Budget employers and families through accredited clinical training, practical competency assessment and bespoke workforce development.
Bespoke workforce development, accredited clinical education and specialist training for healthcare providers.
View our specialist clinical training programmes and upcoming training calendar.
Introduction
At Nursing Direct, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional training.
Our Training Academy combines accredited education, practical skills development and clinical expertise to build confident, competent professionals capable of delivering safe, high-quality care.
Delivered by experienced nurses and supported by our Clinical Hub, our programmes focus not only on knowledge, but on developing the practical skills and confidence needed within real clinical environments.
Training for Candidates
BUILD YOUR SKILLS. BUILD YOUR CAREER.
Whether you're joining Nursing Direct or looking to develop your existing skills, our Academy provides flexible training designed around today's healthcare workforce.
As a registered Nursing Direct candidate, you'll have access to our Training Academy as part of your ongoing professional development, with accredited training and clinical education provided to support your role and the individuals you care for.
We offer:
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Accredited mandatory training
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Specialist clinical skills training
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Face-to-face practical workshops
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Online learning modules
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Ongoing CPD opportunities
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Patient-specific clinical training where required
Our experienced clinical team is committed to helping you develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
Why Choose Our Academy?
Training Courses
Our specialist courses can be delivered individually or incorporated into bespoke workforce development programmes, with competency assessment available where appropriate.
Practical Medication
Tracheostomy Care
Ventilation Support and Airway Management
Cough Assist & Respiratory Care Awareness
Seizure & Epilepsy Management
PEG & Enteral Feeding
Spinal Cord Injury Care
Diabetes
BLS / Paediatric CPR
Competency Assessment &
Clinical Sign-Off
MORE THAN TRAINING. COMPETENCE YOU CAN EVIDENCE.
One of the things that sets Nursing Direct apart is our ability to combine accredited training with practical competency assessment.
Where required, participants complete structured competency assessments, allowing organisations to evidence that learning has been successfully applied in practice—not simply that a course has been attended.
Competency assessment may include:
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Practical clinical skill assessment
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Scenario-based learning
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Supervised practice and observation
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Service-specific competency verification
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Clinical sign-off by experienced nurses
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Workplace competency assessment (available on request)
This provides additional assurance for employers, commissioners, families and regulators that staff are competent to safely deliver specialist care.
Delivered by Our Clinical Hub
Our Training Academy is supported by Nursing Direct's Clinical Hub, bringing together experienced nurses from a range of clinical specialisms.
The Clinical Hub ensures our training reflects current best practice, supports competency verification and provides organisations with ongoing clinical advice where required.
This close integration between training and clinical governance enables us to deliver education that is practical, evidence-based and directly relevant to modern care services.
To learn more about our clinical governance framework, policies and quality assurance processes, explore our Information Hub
Flexible Delivery
Training can be delivered in the way that best meets the needs of your organisation.
We offer:
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Classroom training at our Coulsdon Training Centre
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On-site training within your service
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Patient-specific training
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Remote theory-based learning
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Bespoke workforce development programmes
This flexible approach allows organisations to access specialist clinical education with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
Upcoming Training Sessions
SEPTEMBER
AIRWAY & RESPIRATORY
TRACHEOSTOMY, VENT, CPAP/BIPAP, SUCTION, COUGH ASSIST
COMPLEX CARE
PEG FEEDING, MEDICATIONS, EPILEPSY, SPINAL CORD INJURY CARE
NOVEMBER
AIRWAY & RESPIRATORY
TRACHEOSTOMY, VENT, CPAP/BIPAP, SUCTION, COUGH ASSIST
COMPLEX CARE
PEG FEEDING, MEDICATIONS, EPILEPSY, SPINAL CORD INJURY CARE
OCTOBER
AIRWAY & RESPIRATORY
TRACHEOSTOMY, VENT, CPAP/BIPAP, SUCTION, COUGH ASSIST
COMPLEX CARE
PEG FEEDING, MEDICATIONS, EPILEPSY, SPINAL CORD INJURY CARE
JANUARY
AIRWAY & RESPIRATORY
TRACHEOSTOMY, VENT, CPAP/BIPAP, SUCTION, COUGH ASSIST
COMPLEX CARE
PEG FEEDING, MEDICATIONS, EPILEPSY, SPINAL CORD INJURY CARE
Training Reviews
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“Great experience with Galago Training Academy! They were super accommodating, supportive, and helpful throughout the whole process...”
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"I thoroughly enjoyed my training, learnt so much today, I would definitely recommend the training..."
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“Really enjoyed the training session. I found it to be very informative and engaging! Learnt lots and confident in the skills I've gained! Thanks a lot!”
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"Amazing trainers, learnt so much in one day and feeling confident in the new skills I gained!"
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Explore our full range of accredited clinical training programmes, competency assessment options and bespoke workforce development solutions.
Enquire About Training
Additional staff guidance, operational resources and useful forms are available through our Information Hub