MIA Membership requirements
MIA provides healthcare providers with visibility of on-site visitors and ensures that company representatives possess the necessary credentials to access medically sensitive areas.
It is a mandatory requirement for all healthcare providers using MIA, including the majority of NHS Trusts that all visiting company representatives are fully compliant with MIA standards.
Before applying, you must determine which level of MIA Membership aligns with your role and be prepared to provide evidence of relevant training.
Your MIA Membership includes access to the online training courses required to meet the applicable MIA standards. Depending on your selected membership level, you may also be required to submit additional credentials such as a valid DBS certificate, HepB vaccination as part of your application.
Once your application is approved, you will receive a MIA ID card, which must be used to register every visit to a participating healthcare provider.
The requirements for each MIA level are as follows:
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Interaction with healthcare professionals but no interaction or contact with patients or relatives other than in areas open to the general public.
Interaction with healthcare professionals and with patients or relatives in areas where no invasive procedures are taking place.
Interaction with healthcare professionals and with patients or relatives in areas where invasive procedures are taking place.
You must complete each training section below to be Bronze compliant
You must complete each training section below as well as Bronze to be Silver compliant
You must complete each training section below as well as Bronze and Silver to be Gold compliant
MIA Cardholder Compliance* (Mandatory)
NHS Values and behaviours
Pick ONE course from the following:
Code of business practice
Pick ONE course from the following:
- ABHI Code Course
- ABPI Code 2024: Overview of Changes Course
- BHTA Code Course
- BIVDA Code Course
- SDMA Code Course
Information governance (Compulsory)
Competition and procurement
Pick ONE course from the following:
DBS - the majority of hospitals are now asking for a Standard DBS, but there are a few that require an Enhanced DBS, particularly if they are paediatric specialist hospitals. If you are unsure which DBS to obtain, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on help@miaweb.co.uk.
Recommended Immunisations - Seasonal Flu
Self, public and patient safety (enhanced)
- Adverse Event Management (Compulsory)
Self, public and patient safety (enhanced)
Pick ONE course from the following:
- Infection Prevention and Control Course (Clinical)
- Infection Prevention and Control Course (General)
- Aseptic Technique Course
Self, public and patient safety (environmental)
Pick ONE course from the following:
Acute Care - For those visiting Acute Care areas:
(Please note that taking this course will cover all the Silver necessary training)
DBS - the majority of hospitals are now asking for a Standard DBS, but there are a few that require an Enhanced DBS, particularly if they are paediatric specialist hospitals. If you are unsure which DBS to obtain, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on help@miaweb.co.uk.
Recommended Immunisations: Seasonal flu & MMR
Training for high-risk settings (for those visiting theatres & high-risk areas)
(Please note that taking any of these training courses below cover all Silver and Gold necessary training)
Operating Theatres
For those visiting Operating Theatres, please pick ONE from the following:
**Only if you’ve already obtained Theatre Access Basic Course
Acute Care for high risk settings
Hand Hygiene Training (Compulsory)
DBS - the majority of hospitals are now asking for a Standard DBS, but there are a few that require an Enhanced DBS, particularly if they are paediatric specialist hospitals. If you are unsure which DBS to obtain, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on help@miaweb.co.uk.
Recommended Immunisations: Seasonal flu, MMR & HEP B
Bronze
Interaction with healthcare professionals but no interaction or contact with patients or relatives other than in areas open to the general public.
You must complete each training section below to be Bronze compliant
MIA Cardholder Compliance* (Mandatory)
NHS Values and behaviours
Pick ONE course from the following:
Code of business practice
Pick ONE course from the following:
- ABHI Code Course
- ABPI Code 2024: Overview of Changes Course
- BHTA Code Course
- BIVDA Code Course
- SDMA Code Course
Information governance (Compulsory)
Competition and procurement
Pick ONE course from the following:
DBS - the majority of hospitals are now asking for a Standard DBS, but there are a few that require an Enhanced DBS, particularly if they are paediatric specialist hospitals. If you are unsure which DBS to obtain, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on help@miaweb.co.uk.
Recommended Immunisations - Seasonal Flu
Silver
Interaction with healthcare professionals and with patients or relatives in areas where no invasive procedures are taking place.
You must complete each training section below as well as Bronze to be Silver compliant
Self, public and patient safety (enhanced)
- Adverse Event Management (Compulsory)
Self, public and patient safety (enhanced)
Pick ONE course from the following:
- Infection Prevention and Control Course (Clinical)
- Infection Prevention and Control Course (General)
- Aseptic Technique Course
Self, public and patient safety (environmental)
Pick ONE course from the following:
Acute Care - For those visiting Acute Care areas:
(Please note that taking this course will cover all the Silver necessary training)
DBS - the majority of hospitals are now asking for a Standard DBS, but there are a few that require an Enhanced DBS, particularly if they are paediatric specialist hospitals. If you are unsure which DBS to obtain, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on help@miaweb.co.uk.
Recommended Immunisations: Seasonal flu & MMR
Gold
Interaction with healthcare professionals and with patients or relatives in areas where invasive procedures are taking place.
You must complete each training section below as well as Bronze and Silver to be Gold compliant
Training for high-risk settings (for those visiting theatres & high-risk areas)
(Please note that taking any of these training courses below cover all Silver and Gold necessary training)
Operating Theatres
For those visiting Operating Theatres, please pick ONE from the following:
**Only if you’ve already obtained Theatre Access Basic Course
Acute Care for high risk settings
Hand Hygiene Training (Compulsory)
DBS - the majority of hospitals are now asking for a Standard DBS, but there are a few that require an Enhanced DBS, particularly if they are paediatric specialist hospitals. If you are unsure which DBS to obtain, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team on help@miaweb.co.uk.
Recommended Immunisations: Seasonal flu, MMR & HEP B
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