Qualification Code:
EL-014
Awarding Body:
Approved by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, IIRSM and IOSH
Duration:
60 minutes
Delivery Method:
Online
Cost:
£30 (VAT included)
Course Overview
Care home fire safety training online for every member of staff
Care homes support people who may not be able to leave a building unaided. That makes fire awareness a core duty for every role. This care home fire safety training online gives staff the basics in one hour.
The course follows the same content as Basic Fire Safety, with added material for care settings. It has five video modules and a final assessment. Learners work at their own pace on any device.
Why choose this course?
✔ Written for care settings – adds care home content to the core fire safety topics
✔ Supports a legal duty – the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires staff fire training
✔ Short and focused – 60 minutes of video, 2 CPD units
✔ Try before you buy – a free trial is available
The course moves from how fire starts to what you do when it does.
- Chemistry of fire – the fire triangle and the four ways fire spreads
- Smoke – why smoke is often more dangerous than flames
- Common causes – everyday fire risks and how to reduce them
- Building safety features – alarms, doors and signage, and how they support evacuation
- Fire extinguishers – the main types and which fire each one suits
- Discovering a fire – the risks to weigh before you act
- What to do – raising the alarm and following your home’s fire procedure
This care home fire safety training online is theory only. It does not replace practical extinguisher training or your home’s own fire drills.
The course suits care workers, senior carers, nurses, domestic and kitchen staff, and maintenance teams. It fits residential and nursing homes. It is also useful for agency staff during induction.
Each module has a 70% pass mark, with a final assessment in module 6. The course is approved by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, IIRSM and IOSH, and carries 2 CPD units. Managers can keep completion records as evidence of fire training for CQC inspection.
Simple to buy. Flexible to study.
Buy your course online and you can start straight away. Courses run on our secure eLearning platform, delivered in partnership with VideoTile Learning.
- Try it first – Create a free account and watch the first module of any course at no cost.
- Buy and log in – Pay online and the course appears in your account.
- Study at your own pace – Short video modules let you stop and return whenever suits you.
- Check your learning – A short multiple-choice test follows each module. The pass mark is usually 70%.
- Download your certificate – Pass every module and your certificate is ready to download and print.
What you need: an up-to-date web browser and a broadband connection of 3Mb or faster. No software to install.
Staff still need site-specific fire drills and hands-on extinguisher practice where your fire risk assessment requires it.
Training a team? We can help.
Many care providers, NHS teams and employers use our eLearning to keep staff training current. A business account lets you buy courses in bulk, assign them to staff and track completion in one place. That gives you a clear record for audits and inspections.
Since 2008, Medipro has trained thousands of health and care professionals in the classroom and online. We can help you build a training plan that mixes eLearning with practical, tutor-led courses at our Stockton-on-Tees centre.
Staff with a fire marshal role should take Fire Marshal for Care Homes instead.
Is fire safety training a legal requirement in care homes?
Yes. In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires adequate staff fire training. Your fire risk assessment sets out the detail.
Is online fire training enough on its own?
No. This care home fire safety training online covers the theory. Staff also need site-specific instruction, fire drills and, where needed, practical extinguisher training.
How often should care staff refresh fire training?
There is no fixed legal expiry. Many employers refresh this training annually or every 1–3 years, depending on policy and their fire risk assessment.