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Spiking Awareness (VTQ)™

Spiking Awareness (VTQ)
Online Training Approved by Skills for Care

Spiking Awareness (VTQ)™ at a glance

  • 3-year nationally recognised certificate
  • 25 minutes of engaging video training
  • Video access for 8 months
  • Printable wall certificate
  • Free weekly video refresher
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Online Course: £24.95 + VAT

Drink and injection spiking is a serious and growing concern in social settings, particularly in nightlife venues. Our Spiking Awareness Course is designed to educate individuals, venue staff, event organisers, and security professionals on how to recognise, prevent, and respond to suspected spiking incidents.

By increasing awareness and promoting a culture of vigilance and care, this course empowers participants to play an active role in preventing spiking and protecting vulnerable individuals.

This course comes with 2.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 25 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

  • Understanding the Risks, Consequences and How to Stay Safe
  • Prevention and safety measures
  • Recognising the signs and symptoms
  • What to do if you suspect spiking
  • Common substances used in spiking
  • Recognising the Effects and Acting Quickly
  • Further Considerations: Prevention, Reporting, and Support
  • Raising Awareness and Community Involvement
  • Barriers to Reporting and How to Overcome Them
  • Post-Incident Support and Recovery