Mandatory Training in 2025: What Healthcare Workers Need to Know
Why Mandatory Training Matters in 2025
Mandatory training ensures all healthcare professionals deliver safe, effective, and legally compliant care. Whether you’re working in the NHS, private sector, or through an agency like MedicsPro, up-to-date training is a legal and professional requirement.
Also, BLS, Moving and Handling, Conflict Resolution and Fire Safety now must be completed as a practical, in a classroom setting.
In 2025, updates to guidelines from the CQC, Skills for Health, and NHS bodies have made some courses more robust—especially around safeguarding, infection control, and equality & diversity.
Core Mandatory Training Topics for 2025
Most employers and agencies follow the Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). Here’s what’s typically required:
| Topic | Required For | Renewal |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | All clinicians | Annually |
| Manual Handling | All frontline workers | 1–2 years |
| Infection Prevention & Control | All settings | Annually |
| Fire Safety | All roles | 1–3 years |
| Health & Safety | All roles | 1–3 years |
| Information Governance | All digital/data handlers | Annually |
| Safeguarding Adults & Children (Level 1–3) | Nurses, AHPs, Support Workers | Annually |
| Equality, Diversity & Human Rights | All staff | Every 3 years |
| Conflict Resolution | Frontline, high-pressure roles | Every 3 years |
| Prevent Radicalisation | NHS & public-sector roles | 1–3 years |
Tip: Check with your trust or agency (like MedicsPro) for specific requirements—they may differ slightly by role or location.
What’s New in 2025 Mandatory Training?
Recent changes you should be aware of:
1. Enhanced Infection Control Post-Pandemic
Now includes PPE best practice, aerosol precautions, and vaccination awareness.
2. Updated Safeguarding Levels
Stricter safeguarding refresher frequency for roles with high patient contact.
3. Emphasis on Mental Health Awareness
Many trusts now include basic training on managing workplace stress and recognising patient mental health red flags.
4. Digital & Data Privacy Focus
Data security (especially with telehealth and patient records) is now tightly regulated. You’ll likely need Information Governance 2025 updates.
Who Needs to Complete Mandatory Training?
Whether you’re a full-time NHS employee, locum, bank, or agency worker, mandatory training is essential. This includes:
• Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RSCN)
• Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
• Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
• Doctors & Locum GPs
• Maternity Support Workers
• Community & Mental Health Workers
• Offender Health Staff
• Agency & Contract Staff
MedicsPro ensures all candidates meet current training standards before placement.
How MedicsPro Supports Your Training Compliance
At MedicsPro, we make compliance seamless for candidates and clients:
Free or Discounted Access to Training Modules
We partner with approved providers offering online, accredited CSTF-aligned training.
Automated Expiry Reminders
We’ll alert you before your certificates expire—so you're always shift-ready.
Dedicated Compliance Team
Our team is on hand to review documents, answer training queries, and support revalidation if needed.
How Often Do You Need to Renew Training?
| Course Type | Typical Renewal Period |
| Annual (most clinical roles) | BLS, Safeguarding, Infection Control |
| Every 3 years | Conflict Resolution, Equality & Diversity |
| Role-dependent | Advanced Life Support, Mental Health Intervention |
Looking for Work in 2025? Stay Training-Ready with MedicsPro
If you’re looking for locum, temporary, or permanent roles in the UK healthcare sector, having your training up to date is crucial. MedicsPro works across:
• NHS Trusts
• Private hospitals
• Community settings
• Secure and offender health units
With MedicsPro, you’ll never miss a shift due to expired training.
FAQs: Mandatory Training in 2025
Q: Can I use training from another employer or agency?
A: If your certificates are CSTF-aligned and still valid, most agencies (including MedicsPro) will accept them.
Q: What happens if my training expires?
A: You may be temporarily paused from working until retraining is complete.
Q: Can I complete my training online?
A: Yes—many modules, especially theory-based ones, are offered online via accredited platforms.
Final Thoughts
Mandatory training isn’t just a checkbox—it’s about delivering safe, effective, and ethical care. At MedicsPro, we’re committed to helping you stay compliant, confident, and career-ready in 2025.
Stay certified. Stay compliant. Stay ready—with MedicsPro.
