Improving patient care through teaching excellence.
We offer accelerated and fully accredited virtual courses for healthcare professionals and the medical device industry. We are the ONLY approved education centre in the UK delivering a range of online and classroom-based externally validated, competence-based qualifications to the healthcare industry and medical profession. All our internationally recognised courses and qualifications are compliance-driven and meet the legal requirements of hospitals and the medtech profession. They are fully accredited and validated and fulfil legal and regulatory requirements as well as meeting the criteria set by professional bodies and other stakeholders. And our Hospital Access and Hospital Theatre Access qualifications are recognised as National Occupational Standards.This imparts a legal standing to hospitals and medical device companies. In a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, HC Skills International can equip those who work in a hospital-facing setting with the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure the optimal delivery of services and products. We work with some of the biggest and best-known companies and professional associations to deliver education and training packages of the highest quality. From hospital theatre access to medical device regulations, procurement, ethical selling, promotion and orthopaedics, our courses set the standard in the healthcare industry.
23/09/2025
🚨Upcoming Course Dates – 100% Virtual 🚨
Our next intakes for Diploma in Clinical Leadership – Human Factors and Neuroscience (EQF Level 7) take place on 18–19 November and 9–10 December, 2025.
This two-day, fully virtual course is the only accredited programme of its kind that applies neuroscience and human factors specifically to leadership in healthcare — equipping clinicians to lead teams, manage change, and make better decisions under pressure.
⏳ Spaces are limited and filling fast.
👉 Register now: http://bit.ly/4nORcLU
💙 NHS bursaries available
15/09/2025
Our CEO, Diane Irvine, recently spoke to Surgery International about the power of human-centred education in surgical innovation.
In the article, she explores why real progress in surgical care isn’t just about new tools or technologies — it’s about how we train, communicate, and lead. By applying neuroscience and human factors to education, we can drive meaningful change in both patient outcomes and professional performance.
👉 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/42xxYBX
09/09/2025
Picture this: It’s 3 AM, the department is at capacity, you’re managing a complex case, and two team members are in disagreement about the treatment approach.🚨In moments like these, clinical expertise alone isn’t enough. Success demands a different kind of leadership - this kind of leadership: 👉 https://bit.ly/4pehLf0 Get the full explanation here: 🔗 http://bit.ly/3K6gGW9
26/08/2025
Training tells you what to do. Professional education teaches you why it matters.
In the operating theatre, that difference is critical. Hospitals expect competence backed by recognised qualifications — not just short training courses.
That’s why Healthcare Skills Training International offers the Award in Access to Operating Theatres (SCQF Level 8). It’s nationally regulated, accepted by all UK credentialling registers, and provides lifetime credibility with simple reaccreditation every two years.
📅 Next course: 3–4 September 2025
💻 Virtual delivery
🎓 Nationally regulated qualification
Are you a pharmacist ready to elevate your career? 🎓
Our PGDip short course qualification in Clinical Education (Level 7) is designed for experienced healthcare professionals looking to upskill and gain a recognised teaching qualification.
Benefit from just 2 days study leave in a virtual classroom format:
✅ Postgraduate Level 7 qualification
✅ Post-nominal: PGDip Clinical Education
✅ Maximises your Accredited Prior Learning efficiently
Your PGDip in Clinical Education will open doors to promotions and earn you valuable points towards job applications.
Transform your teaching techniques. Lead with confidence. Make a lasting impact on pharmacy education. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/414MHUl
04/08/2025
Theatre Access Qualification — the only regulated qualification of its kind in the UK, designed to ensure safe, compliant access to clinical environments — has been at the heart of that journey.
To mark our 25th anniversary, we're offering a complimentary reaccreditation to anyone who has previously Qualified or Reaccredited with our Theatre Access Qualification since the year 2000.
This gift is our way of saying thank you — to everyone who stood beside us in theatres, who first washed their hands with us, and who helped shape Healthcare Skills Training International into what it is today.
Whether you’ve reaccredited regularly or it’s been a while, now’s your chance to update your credentials — at no cost.
🗓 Available from 1 August to 30 September 2025
🎁 Complimentary reaccreditation valid for two years from completion
Let’s celebrate 25 years of safe, professional theatre access — and the thousands of qualified professionals who’ve led the way.
Since 2000, thousands of professionals have completed our Theatre Access Qualification — the only regulated qualification of its kind in the UK, designed to ensure safe, compliant access to clinical environments.
To mark our 25th anniversary, we’re offering something special:
👉 FREE reaccreditation for anyone who has previously qualified or reaccredited with us — no matter how long it’s been.
🗓 Valid from 1 August to 30 September 2025
🎁 Our gift to everyone who helped shape 25 years of excellence in healthcare training.
Whether you’re due for an update or simply want to refresh your knowledge, this is your opportunity to return to where Healthcare Skills Training International began — with thanks from all of us.
We’re celebrating 25 years of Healthcare Skills Training International—and we want to say thank you. ✨
For a quarter of a century, you’ve trusted us to provide accredited, industry-recognised training that supports safer care and stronger professional standards across healthcare.
To mark the occasion, we’re giving back. From 1st August to 30th September, reaccreditation in our Theatre Access Qualification – Award in Access to Operating Theatres (SCQF Level 8) will be a complimentary gift to you. 🎁 Just enter your details on our course page to receive a voucher code and use it at checkout.
A small gesture from us, to say thanks for the incredible work you do 👉
This Theatre Access Course is accepted by all credentialing schemes including Intellicentrics, MIA and LSI and is the National Occupational Standard.
21/07/2025
What does modern clinical leadership really look like?
Last week’s cohort of healthcare professionals left our Leadership in Healthcare programme with one key takeaway: Leadership is not about titles—it’s about influence, accountability, and measurable impact on patient outcomes.
Our Diploma in Clinical Leadership (EduQual Level 7) equips you with neuroscience-backed strategies, human factors insights, and advanced communication skills—designed for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and medtech professionals.
🚀 Ready to lead with clarity and confidence in high-pressure environments? 👉 Discover how to accelerate your leadership journey: https://bit.ly/4lYpF9y
10/07/2025
We're celebrating 25 Years of Raising the Standard in Healthcare Education. 🎉 From a single course to qualifications trusted by NHS Trusts and private providers across the UK and beyond—we've come a long way.
Built by clinicians, for clinicians, we’ve spent the last 25 years delivering accredited training that makes a real difference where it matters most: in patient-facing and high-risk clinical environments. Read the story behind our first ever qualification—and how it sparked a national standard. 👉 https://bit.ly/4lkKnAF
07/07/2025
📚 Scotland’s framework for post-school education is bold, ambitious—and exactly what the healthcare sector needs. We’re proud to bring this vision to life every day by delivering high-quality, accredited training that makes a real difference to patients, professionals and the wider system.
From our Diploma in Clinical Education to our industry-leading Theatre Access qualifications, our programmes are built on the same principles set out by the Scottish Government: relevance, accessibility, and meaningful outcomes.🔗 Read more👉 https://bit.ly/40AzClo
Scotland’s ambitious framework for post-school education, research and skills development sets out a clear vision: to build an excellent ecosystem that enables people at every stage of life to develop skills and knowledge to fulfil their potential and contribute meaningfully to society. At Healthc...
03/07/2025
🧠 Traditional leadership courses teach theory. This one upgrades your brain. 🧠
📅 Wed 16 – Thu 17 July 2025 | 💻 Virtual | 🎓 Level 7 Accredited
⏳ Spaces are limited — register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3GuaDJB
Our Diploma – Leadership in Healthcare is the UK’s only leadership qualification built on neuroscience, human factors, and real healthcare experience. In just two days, you’ll gain evidence-based tools to:
✔️ Lead under pressure using behavioural science
✔️ Adapt your leadership style based on real-world team dynamics
✔️ Navigate conflict and change with confidence
✔️ Build high-performing teams in complex clinical settings
✔️ Earn a recognised, postgraduate-level qualification
This isn’t just leadership training. It’s leadership redefined — by science, and by people who’ve lived it on the front lines.
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We are the ONLY approved education centre in the UK delivering a range of online and classroom-based externally validated, competence-based qualifications to the healthcare industry and medical profession.
We have also developed online virtual training and education programmes that allow you to continue with your professional development during the coronavirus pandemic and have created a definitive guide for healthcare company representatives.
All our internationally recognised courses and qualifications are compliance-driven and meet the legal requirements of hospitals and the medtech profession.
They are fully accredited and validated and fulfil legal and regulatory requirements as well as meeting the criteria set by professional bodies and other stakeholders.
And our Hospital Access and Hospital Theatre Access qualifications are recognised as National Occupational Standards.This imparts a legal standing to hospitals and medical device companies.
In a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, HC Skills International can equip those who work in a hospital-facing setting with the necessary knowledge and expertise to ensure the optimal delivery of services and products.
We work with some of the biggest and best-known companies and professional associations to deliver education and training packages of the highest quality. From hospital theatre access to medical device regulations, procurement, ethical selling, promotion and orthopaedics, our courses set the standard in the healthcare industry.
