This one-day practical After Action Review (AAR) training course equips healthcare professionals with the essential tools to prepare for and lead a structured After Action Review within a healthcare context. With a focus on embracing the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), you’ll learn how to make AARs effective, psychologically safe and highly constructive—turning incidents and near-misses into actionable improvement.
What you will learn on our Practical After Action Review Skills Training
- Facilitate effective After Action Reviews (AARs) that support healthcare incident learning and systems improvement
- Prepare thoroughly for an AAR by defining scope, gathering evidence, and organising participants
- Create psychological safety and guide productive team discussions during the AAR meeting
- Understand the role and purpose of AARs within healthcare learning systems
- Use the four key AAR questions confidently in practice
- Identify learning opportunities and complete the national AAR template
- Close the loop for improvement by turning insights into clear actions
- Manage group dynamics, quieter contributors, and contentious issues during AAR discussions
Course format & logistics
- Duration: One full day (virtual or in-person)
- Format: Interactive workshop with practical exercises
- CPD-accredited and tailored for NHS and care settings
- Includes: Templates, structures and take-home tools
- Public course format and fee: virtual £200 + vat per person
- In-house course format and fee: virtual £2500 + vat and in-person £3500 + vat
Why this course is different
Led by seasoned healthcare investigation experts, this practical AAR training course for healthcare professionals bridges the gap between theory and practice. As a result, you’ll walk away not only with knowledge but skills—ready to conduct AARs that genuinely deliver learning and change within your organisation.
Testimonial
“This training will make a huge difference to my practice. It will change how I undertake AARs and how I look at all patient safety incidents. You have given me a methodology which works and makes sense!!”
Patient Safety Manager
Useful links
WHO Guidance for After Action Reviews
JRSM Article on UCLH AAR Experience
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