Mandated Student E-Learning
Mandatory student e-learning requirements for all HEIW healthcare commissioned programmes
Issued July 2026*
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Mandatory e-learning student requirements
| Topic | Delivery mode | Current access | Evidence of completion | When | Frequency |
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| Information Governance, Records Management & Cyber Security | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Manual Handling Module A | Online e-learning module Part A (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Resuscitation/Basic Life Support with AED level 1 | Online e-learning module (40 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Violence and Aggression - Modules A & B | Online e-learning (40 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Fire Safety | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Infection Prevention & Control Level 1 & 2 Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) | Online e-learning module (40 minutes per module) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Health and Safety Level 1 | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| Safeguarding People Level 1 (Combined Children & Adults) | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | Prior to first placement | Once in programme |
| NEWS 2 **See completion guidance below |
Online e-learning module (Up to 60 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Falls prevention | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Welsh Language Awareness | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Spirituality in Healthcare – Module 1 | Online e-learning module (40 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Paul Ridd Learning Disability Awareness | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Health and Social Care Anti-racism Core e-learning module | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | Health and Social Care Anti-racism Core e-learning module | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Suicide Awareness | Online e-learning module (35 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of first year | Once in programme |
| Safeguarding Children level 2 | Online e-learning module (40 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of second year | Once in programme |
| Safeguarding Adults level 2 | Online e-learning module (40 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of second year | Once in programme |
| Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Trauma Informed Practice in Wales | Online e-learning module (Up to 60 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of second year | Once in programme |
| Foundations of Improvement (Previously IQT Bronze) | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate of e-learning | By end of third year | Once in programme |
| Spirituality in Healthcare – Module 3 | Online e-learning module (30 minutes) | https://learning.wales.nhs.uk/ | Certificate for e-learning | By end of third year | Once in programme |
Guidance:
*All 24/25 and 25/ 26 student cohorts going into their 2nd and 3rd year should follow their previously published mandatory e-learning list. HEIW advice is that required e-learning should be taken forward with the relevant cohort. If there is a requirement for students to complete learning in the 2nd year for example all 2nd year students should undertake that learning. However, there is no expectation those students go back and complete any changes to first year e-learning on the newly published list.
**For Early Warning Score e-learning please complete the following in terms of your area of practice. The primary difference between the modules is the end-of-module case studies:
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For Adult nursing students please complete ‘NEWS2 Acute Care.’
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For Learning Disability nursing students please complete ‘NEWS2 Acute Care.’
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For Mental Health nursing students please complete ‘NEWS2 Mental Health.’
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For Child nursing students please complete ‘PEWS.’
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For Midwifery students please complete ‘MEWS.’
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For Paramedic students please complete ‘NEWS2 Ambulance.’
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For Physician Associate students please complete ‘NEWS2 Acute Care.’
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For all other students please complete ‘NEWS2 Acute Care’ as relevant.
If you are still unsure which module to complete, speak with your programme lead.