FREE Online CPR Training

There is lots of useful information to be found on the British Heart Foundation’s website including training, how to train others and information on defibrillators too.

🔗 CPR & Defibrillators

Particularly their excellent FREE certified CPR training (RevivR):

We employ more than 40 trainers located throughout the UK delivering classroom training courses. Each trainer is professionally trained and experienced to provide you with services that delivers informative and enjoyable training but more importantly making the subject matter easy to understand. We also keep the content of classroom content fresh and lively to deliver a better knowledge retention rate.

https://www.healthandsafetygroup.com/p/mandatory-statutory-training-skills-for-health

The Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) was developed by Skills for Health to standardise mandatory & statutory training. It also creates a benchmark of core skills that nurses, and healthcare staff can achieve. All our modules are

easy to navigate through at your own pace and a certificate of completion is immediately available to download on completion of the course. You can also access our great range of e-learning training courses at:

https://www.hsg-elearning.co.uk/

The Mandatory Core Skills Training Framework eLearning Bundle allows employers to recognise training to a standard and reduce duplication of training. This eLearning Bundle is delivered by Skills for Health, the developers of the Core Skills Training Framework. The following eLearning courses are available as part of the bundle:

• Conflict Resolution
• Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
• Fire Safety
• Health, Safety and Welfare
• Infection Prevention and Control - Level 1 - Non-Clinical
• Infection Prevention and Control - Level 2 - Clinical
• Information Governance and Data Security
• Moving and Handling - Level 1
• Moving and Handling - Level 2 - Patient
• Preventing Radicalisation
• Resuscitation - Level 1 - Basic Life Support
• Resuscitation - Level 2 - Adult Basic Life Support
• Resuscitation - Level 2 - Paediatric Basic Life Support
• Safeguarding Adults - Level 1
• Safeguarding Adults - Level 2
• Safeguarding Adults - Level 3Safeguarding Children - Level 1
• Safeguarding Children - Level 2
• Safeguarding Children - Level 3

https://www.skillsplatform.org/courses/2313-mandatory-core-skills-elearning-bundle?wl=sfh

Ever-evolving, our platform is consistently updated, embracing new advances in technology and customer feedback and requirements. This, alongside our finely honed in-house research and production department and gold standard customer support keeps Social Care TV at the forefront of training provision. Over 71 courses are available, and include:

• Consent
• Fire Safety
• COSHH
• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• Stress
• Principles of care and confidentiality
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Record Keeping
• Risk Assessment
• Moving and Handling
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Autism and Learning Disability

www.social-care.tv/courses/course-details/

Our statutory and mandatory training courses have been developed to meet the requirements of regulatory bodies such as CQC and HSE.

Courses include:

• Health and Safety
• Fire Safety
• Risk assessment
• Equality and Diversity
• Safeguarding

https://www.mandatorytraining.co.uk/pages/uk-accredited-statutory-and-mandatory-training-providers/

The training is named after Oliver McGowan. Oliver was a young man whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care staff to have better skills, knowledge and understanding of the needs for autistic people and people with a learning disability. 

The training was developed as a result of 'Right to be Heard' the Government’s response to the consultation on mandatory training on learning disability and autism for health and social care staff.

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/the-oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-on-learning-disability-and-autism/

Fundamentals in Tongue-tie Awareness and Treatment Considerations

This online course provides unlimited 24/7 access to the programme and group support area.  It aims to elaborate on your current understanding of tongue function and oral anatomy and acknowledges some of the potential wider implications of untreated tethered ties that are currently being researched globally alongside conservative management approaches and surgical release options.

It is designed with all infant feeding professionals in mind, whether you're a voluntary breastfeeding peer supporter, birth-worker (midwife, doula), health visitor, counsellor or IBCLC.  It can also be considered as 'update theory training' for trained tongue-tie providers too wishing to refresh or revise their theoretical knowledge. Whatever your background, you can be reassured that this course will allow you to gain a better understanding and clarity to confidently support the families you are working with on their unique feeding journeys.

There is no set timeframe or deadline to complete the program, and further reading to elaborate and expand on your knowledge is expected.

This online program has been designed to encourage blended learning with evidence-based theory to underpin and enhance practice. Students are encouraged to reflect on their experience and insights to share their learning amongst peers, making optimum use of the programs unique support group.

ACCREDITATION:

• This course has been accredited with 'Advantage' and has been awarded 15 CPD points.
• CERPS have been applied for from IBCLE.

COURSE SYLLABUS:

https://www.tongue-tie.info/_files/ugd/e72762_1adc5593a0df4c479dc8f93013b0faf5.pdf

*This course does NOT teach you how to assess for a tongue-tie restriction, nor how to perform a surgical release (frenulotomy).

FURTHER INFORMATION & TO ENROLL:

https://www.tongue-tie.info/school

Using the Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function™©

Professionals need reliable tools to support babies regardless of the feeding method. Dr. Hazelbaker created The Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function™© (ATLFF™©) as a result of her work developing, formalizing and codifying the diagnostic criteria for tongue-tie in infants. The ATLFF™© remains the only valid and reliable tongue-tie screening and assessment tool for infants under six months of age regardless of feeding method. This module incorporates step-by-step instructions and video segments that demonstrate the proper use of each component of the ATLFF™© and provides learners a comparison of classification, assessment, and screening tools.

CEUs: 1.5 L-CERP

Course Price: $50.00 (USD)

https://hazelbakerinstitute.com/course/using-the-assessment-tool-for-lingual-frenulum-function/

Alison Hazelbaker:

https://www.ourbirthjourney.com/courses

1. Maxillary Lip Tie: Fact or Fiction?
2. To clip or not to clip: The evidence.
3. Tongue-Tie: A journey from past to future

• Using the Assessment tool for lingual frenulum function
• Classifying infant sucking problems
• Faux tie: When is a tongue-tie not a tongue-tie?-Assessment and treatment of tongue-tie and lip-tie: Cognitive errors, ethics and differential diagnosis
• Torticollis: Causes, impact on breastfeeding, and solutions
• Plagiocephaly: Causes, impact on breastfeeding and solutions
• Anatomy of infant suck
• Physiology of infant suck
• 7 strategies for resolving infant sucking problems when bodywork is inaccessible

https://hazelbakerinstitute.com/hazelbaker-lactation-institute/education-catalog/

Tongue-tie and Infant Feeding Online Course

This course, which is available online and on demand and takes around 10 hours to complete, is suitable for professionals who divide tongue-tie and want to do an update, and for those involved in assessing and/or supporting families with tongue-tied infants including: Midwives, Health Visitors, IBCLCs, Breastfeeding Counsellors and Peer Supporters, GPs and other medical professionals, Dentists, Speech Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Cranial Sacral Therapists, Doulas and Maternity Nurses. The content has also been used to prepare practitioners who are training to divide tongue-ties. 

 There are five modules and includes a mix of text, videos and quizzes:

1. Module one looks at tongue-tie anatomy and potential causes of tongue-tie. 
2. Module two covers how tongue-tie can impact feeding and tongue-tie assessment.
3. Module three explores how tongue-tie is treated and and the evidence base behind this.
4. Module four focuses on supporting families in accessing diagnosis and treatment and strategies to support babies with tongue-tie to feed better pre and post division.
5. The final module looks at myths and controversies including disruptive wound management, speech issues, dental issues and concerns about airway and sleep disorders.

There is an opportunity as part of this course to attend my tongue-tie and feeding clinic near Cambridge for a day to observe and learn so you can link the theory with this course to practice. You will also be given access to a Facebook group for sharing ideas and information, asking me questions, discussion of cases you may be seeing and so on.

The course includes a mix of text, videos and quizzes. 

It has been awarded 10 L CERPS.

Booking and more information see:

https://sarahoakleylactation.co.uk/courses/tongue-tie-and-infant-feeding-on-line-course/

Tethered Oral Tissue: Trends and Truths E-Course

This 1-hour webinar reviews the anatomy of infant oral frenula, reviews the research evidence for division of oral frenula, and explores the impact of misinformation on tongue tie release.

• Infant oral anatomy
• Demographics and rates of frenotomy
• Classification of tongue ties
• Tools for evaluating tongue ties
• Evidence regarding posterior tongue ties, and its association with other pathology
• Management of ankyloglossia
• Contraindications to frenotomy

http://lacted.org/shop/crs-tethered-oral-tissue/fbclid=IwAR1D_KqlXLXQz96G1ZAF2MhCzoSWyeb90I7erWIGpnGEi9bP7daTN6UPYU

Tongue-tie Assessor Award

Comprehensive Training in Infant Feeding Tongue-tie Assessment and Support

Led by Dee Bell RM, IBCLC, Specialist Tongue-tie Practitioner.

Designed for professionals working with babies under one year, the Tongue-tie Assessor Award combines flexible online learning with robust clinical assessment, case-based mentorship and direct, face-to-face support. This is the ideal next step for those looking to elevate their practice and work as a recognised assessor in both NHS and private settings. 

Dee is also available to travel to NHS Trusts or to train practitioners in private practice with an existing caseload.

Your enrolment also includes a full year’s support within The Infant Feeding Academy, providing exclusive access to our thriving community of infant feeding practitioners, ongoing CPD resources, and peer-supported learning through our dedicated IFA Hub.

Why choose The Infant Feeding Academy? Unlike basic theory-only courses, our training is structured, clinically grounded, and includes real-time monthly supervision and mentoring. You’ll be learning from Dee Bell, a Registered Midwife and IBCLC with years of hands-on experience who’s supported thousands of families and trained hundreds of professionals.

We don’t just give you information — we teach you how to apply it with confidence.

What’s included:

• 7 on-demand training modules
• Assessed reflective workbooks (Modules 1–4)
• Module quizzes to consolidate learning
• Access to a full library of royalty-free resources for use with clients
• Membership to the IFA Hub for continued support and learning
• 11 live online group mentoring and supervision sessions
• 4 reviewed case study reflections
• 2 clinic-based case studies
• One in-person mentored clinic day
• Full accreditation and certificate awarding L-CERPS

Also available: 

Supporting Families with Infant Tongue-tie – Certificate Level

A fully online, self-paced course offering a strong foundation in tongue-tie support, ideal for professionals ready to deepen their understanding.

• Includes our 'introduction to understanding tongue-tie masterclass'
• Bite-sized training videos
• 4 reflective e-workbooks
•  End-of-module quizzes
•  11 L-CERPs
•  Private Facebook community for ongoing support

Introduction to Understanding Tongue-tie Masterclass

• Perfect if you're just starting out or need a refresh on core concepts. Covers anatomy, terminology and key feeding challenges.
• Instant access
•  Workbook and quiz
•  L-CERP certificate

Learn more: www.theinfantfeedingacademy.co.uk/tongue-tie-assessor

Questions? Email us at:

info@theinfantfeedingacademy.co.uk

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton General Hospital Contact:

Erin Winteridge

02381 206677 or 07407 722892

tonguetietraining@uhs.nhs.uk

Health Professional Training in frenulotomy – by Dee Bell RM, IBCLC and Specialist Tongue-tie Practitioner

Dee Bell provides comprehensive training for registered healthcare professionals in performing frenulotomy (tongue-tie release procedure). This includes both in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical instruction, ensuring participants are fully prepared to carry out the procedure safely and effectively.

To be eligible, professionals must have completed accredited theoretical study in infant feeding and tongue-tie. This training is available through The Infant Feeding Academy, although equivalent accredited programmes from other organisations are also accepted. If you're unsure whether your previous training meets the requirements, please contact us to discuss.

Dee is available to deliver training within NHS Trusts or to teams and individuals working in private practice who have their own clinical caseloads.

More information is available at: www.theinfantfeedingacademy.co.uk 

or contact us on:

info@theinfantfeedingacademy.co.uk

University of Hull

Frenulotomy CPD module level 7

https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/cpd/modules/frenulotomy

Please contact module leader:

Louise Lewis:  01482 463103

Russell Hall Hospital, Dudley work with Wolverhampton university to deliver and train those planning to divide in the NHS and who have agreement from their managers.

Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley Contact: 

N.Bowen@wlv.ac.uk  

01902 518862

Allergies, Reflux and Colic course by Shel Banks (IBCLC)

6.25 CERPS

This course is for those working with families with babies who are suffering from colic or reflux, and who are showing signs of lactose intolerance, cows’ milk protein allergy and other food allergies and intolerances. 

Reflux and cow’s milk allergy is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. We want to give you the key information you need to know to better support the families you are working with. 

With our online infant allergies, reflux, and colic training, you have the benefit of completing the course in your own time, at home, on the go, day, or night.

Info: https://babyem.co.uk/reflux/

Booking: https://babyem.thrivecart.com/babyem-courses-allergies/?affiliate=shelbanks

Breastfeeding Culture Safety-Online Course for Practitioners

This course will help to promote self-awareness, and skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with Black, Asian, and Ethnic minorities. 

The aim of this Breastfeeding Cultural Safety course is to develop understanding and promote positive relationships between breastfeeding practitioners and families from the Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities.

Learn more and/or book onto the course here:

https://www.121doula.co.uk/product/breastfeeding-culture-safety-online-course-for-practitioners/

Psychological perspectives on breastfeeding grief and trauma

Interactive workshop:

Wednesday 21st January 2026 1-4pm £62.50

Pre-recorded course £50

3 CERPS

www.breastfeedingpsychology.co.uk

Flange Fitting for Clinical Practice

Saturday October 25th 2025 

Training in pumping and flange fitting at the Priory Rooms Birmingham with Jeanette Mesite Frem (IBCLC, MHS & CCE) 

Price is £175 (depending on the exchange rate) and includes refreshments. But if you book before the 25/9/2025 and use the code BRUMMIE you can get a £25 discount so pay around just £150.

4 L-CERPS

Come play with flanges and meet some new friends! 

https://www.babiesincommon.com/forprofessionals/flangefittingworkshop

GOLD Lactation Online Conferences

Multiple conferences offered over the course of the year including Tongue-Tie, Perinatal mental health, Midwifery and Neonatal. 

Annual Events:

• GOLD Midwifery Online Conference
• GOLD Lactation Online Conference
• GOLD Neonatal Online Conference
• GOLD Tongue Tie Online Conference

ATP members can also take advantage of  the annual GOLD Tongue-tie conference. Members booking through ATP receive both group and early-bird savings, plus advance notice of the event. When such events arise a member of the ATP committee will email all members, so they are fully aware and updated.

https://www.goldlactation.com/

GOLD Learning

Come together with over 4000 IBCLCs, Lactation Consultants, Physicians, Nurses, Midwives, Doulas, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Breastfeeding Volunteers, Academics, Students & more from 90 Countries for the signature event in breastfeeding education at GOLD Lactation Online Learning. Enjoy all the conveniences of online learning and accredited breastfeeding education as well as access to presentations for 12+ Weeks.

https://www.goldlearning.com/

Convenient, affordable online continuing education for lactation consultants, physicians, midwives and health visitors

Breastfeeding Conference iLactation

Our online conferences offer a convenient, carbon neutral and economical way to access presentations by the top international speakers in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation, and to receive continuing education credits. We seek out current research and international knowledge and share it through our online conferences, where we are better able to reach health professionals around the globe than face-to-face conferences. iLactation’s conferences are online twice a year, accessible from your own computer or mobile device. Top international speakers all online for a full 3 months. No travel, no jetlag, no time off work needed!

Email is:

info@iLactation.com

Our website is:

www.iLactation.com 

https://ilactation.com/conferences/free-presentations/

Lactation Education Resources:

Catherine Watson-Genna

Comprehensive review of infant suck

Full 75 CERP Recertification bundle.

https://www.lactationtraining.com/cathy-watson-genna

LCGB OWL (Ongoing Web Learning)

Through LCGB (Lactation consultants of Great Britain) there is also free access to a learning platform for both members & non-members; some courses do incur a fee-see website for details.

https://lcgb.org/lcgb-owl/

• A history of Positioning and Attachment with Nancy Mohrbacher
• Differential Diagnosis by Christina Smillie
• Annual conference

Lactation and Infant Feeding Courses for Healthcare Professionals (by Sarah Oakley)

Sarah Oakley Registered Nurse , Registered Health Visitor, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue-tie Practitioner provides regular study days in Cambridgeshire, and will travel to provide training too. 

Please see this link for details: http://sarahoakleylactation.co.uk/training-courses/

Supporting Families of Unsettled Babies: Evidence Into Practice Study Day

Study day for healthcare professionals, IBCLCs or other breastfeeding supporters, or anyone who supports families with babies.

Friday 5th December 2025

9:30am - 4pm

The Lamb Hotel

2 Lynn Rd,

Ely

CB7 4EY

Full price: £100

Early bird discount: £80 until 31 October 2025 with discount code EARLYBIRD20

Cancellations received after 31 October 2025 are non-refundable.

Masterclasses by The Infant Feeding Academy – Dee Bell, RM, IBCLC and Specialist Tongue-tie Practitioner

Dee Bell is an experienced IBCLC and Specialist Tongue-tie Practitioner. Alongside leading accredited programs on Infant Feeding and Tongue-tie, she delivers a range of focused Masterclasses designed to support healthcare professionals in their clinical practice. 

The current line-up includes:

• LIVE online Masterclass ‘Birth Trauma – Understanding the Impact’ 7th October - https://theinfantfeedingacademy.co.uk/birth-trauma-understanding-the-impact/
• 'Understanding Cow’s Milk Allergy in Infants: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Supporting Families'  – Dee Bell and Emma Shafqat
• Managing Slow Weight Gain and Low Milk Supply – Dee Bell
• The Aetiology of Low Milk Supply – Dee Bell
• Induced Lactation: Practicalities and Pathways – Dee Bell and Dr Sharon Silberstein
• An Introduction to Understanding Tongue-tie – Dee Bell
• Low Milk Supply: Too Little Too Late? – Dee Bell and Dr Sharon Silberstein
• Induced Lactation – Dee Bell and Dr Sharon Silberstein

All sessions (except the upcoming live event) are available for instant online access. 

Dee is also an experienced lecturer and is available to deliver bespoke live or online training for private organisations and NHS groups. 

For more information, please contact: The Infant Feeding Academy: info@theinfantfeedingacademy.co.uk

Bias in Healthcare Awareness Workshop

There is a culture of systemic racism and bias practices that affect the day to day living for people who are not white, heterosexual, and able bodied.

Aims of the workshop:

1. Introduction to bias and what it is.
2. Learn about bias and micro aggressions in a safe place.
3. Its effect on the people around us.
4. How it affects our actions and words.
5. Raising things into consciousness.

If you would like more information, feel free to get in touch, or to register your interest in the workshop please send an email to vanishavirgo@me.com.

Complaints Handling, Mitigation & Prevention

"Complaint Handling"

 £4.58 =VAT 

www.trainhealthcare.com/courses/complaint-handling/

"Complaints handling in health and social care E-Learning"

 £14.99 = VAT 

www.mandatorytraining.co.uk/products/complaints-handling-in-health-and-social-care-online-training-course?variant=8786488581

"Guidance on complaints procedures in health and social care-whistleblowing-Duty of care"

£25 =VAT 2 hour online only access course 

www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/courses/business-essentials/complaint-handling-training/

E-Learning for Health

E-learning for healthcare was formed in April 2007 to deliver a range of programmes, after a successful pilot with the Radiology-Integrated Training Initiative (R-ITI) which generated a model for the future delivery of generic and professional healthcare training.

In 2013, elfh transitioned across to Health Education England and continues to work in partnership to develop E-learning programmes to support the health and care workforce.

Over 400 e-learning courses to choose from, examples include:

• Learning Disability and autism
• Maternal health and the newborn
• Long covid
• Safeguarding
• Breastmilk provision for pre-term and sick neonates
• Communication skills
• Coronavirus
• Domestic Abuse awareness

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programs

MICROBIOME COURSES by Dr Toni Harman & Alex Wakeford

Offers accredited CERP-approved online courses that explain the microscopic events happening during physiological birth and breastfeeding. 

The courses have been created by the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary MICROBIRTH. 

All the courses are self-guided, go-at-your-own-pace and are easy-to-understand. Each course features several top University professors, scientists, and other leading experts – ensuring the information is scientifically accurate and up to date. 

Link to the website: https://microbirth.teachable.com/

For 25% discount use this PROMO CODE on the checkout page: 25OFF. The price will then be reduced by 25%.

FREE MINI-COURSE: THE INFANT MICROME 

• Approved for 1 L-CERP (IBCLE) and 1 HOUR CPD(ACM) https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/specialinfantmicrobiome1/

FULL COURSE: INFANT MICROBIOME & EPIGENETICS 

• Approved for 9 CERPS (IBCLE), 9 CONTACT HOURS (ACNM), 9 HOURS (MEAC) and 9 HOURS CPD (ACM) https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/specialinfantmicrobiome1/

FULL COURSE: BREAST MILK &THE INFANT MICROBIOME 

• Approved for 17 L-CERPS (IBCLE), 17 CONTACT HOURS (ACNM), 17 HOURS (MEAC) and 17 HOURS CPD (ACM) https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/breastmilk1/

FULL COURSE: GROUP B STREP (GBS) ONLINE COURSE 

• Approved for 10 CERPS (IBCLE), 10 HOURS (MEAC) and 10 HOURS CPD (ACM) https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/gbs/

Queer Birth Club ‘Competency in Birth and Beyond’ by AJ Silver

Our workshop is the only one of its kind in the UK; recently it has been made mandatory education for several Doula schools and Hypnobirthing practitioners training courses. It has been designed as a safe and open environment where you will learn and discuss a vast array of topics from the basics of inclusive language to much more complex topics such as the systematic and personal oppressions LGBT+ parents experience in their

journey. Our aim is that at the end of this workshop, you will understand your place and purpose as an ally to LGBT+ parents and leave confident and motivated to continue the path of creating more visibility and accessibility for the community.

https://mailchi.mp/21045decdb3a/the-queer-birth-club-landing-page