Clinical Safety Officer training — the NHS-equivalent route to CSO certification.
DigiSafe's sister company, CSO Training Academy, delivers CPD-accredited Clinical Safety Officer certification training covering DCB0129, DCB0160 and DTAC v2 — taught by working NHS practitioners and used by 150+ certified CSOs across NHS trusts, ICBs and health-tech suppliers.
What the Clinical Safety Officer course covers
A full CSO training pathway aligned to NHS Digital's clinical risk management standards — the same DCB0129 and DCB0160 competencies expected of a nominated Clinical Safety Officer in an NHS trust, ICB or health-IT supplier.
DCB0129 clinical risk management (manufacturer)
Hazard identification, clinical risk assessment, Clinical Safety Case Reports and Hazard Log — end-to-end, using real NHS-graded templates.
DCB0160 deployer safety (NHS deploying organisations)
Safe deployment of health IT into clinical settings, including deployment risk assessments and post-deployment monitoring.
DTAC v2 & AI assurance
Current DTAC v2 evidence, plus AI/AVT assurance aligned to the NHS SBS Healthcare AI Framework.
Why choose CSO Training Academy
- NHS-equivalent curriculum built by working Clinical Safety Officers
- CPD-accredited certification recognised by NHS trusts and ICBs
- Live in-person cohorts in Liverpool + on-demand online modules
- Real hazard logs and Clinical Safety Case Reports — not slideware
- Same rigour as NHS in-house training, faster access
- 150+ CSOs certified · 4.9/5 graduate rating
150+
CSOs certified
4.9/5
Graduate rating
9
2026 cohorts
CPD
Accredited
Ready to become a certified Clinical Safety Officer?
Book your place on the next CSO certification cohort in Liverpool or enrol in the online CSO training course.