Chaperone Training For Health & Social Care
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Chaperone Training for Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Chaperone Training for Health and Care course. This online Chaperone Training for Health and Care module was designed for those who might take the chaperoning role primarily, for example, General Practitioners (GPs), health care assistants (HCAs), nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the broader health care team who are involved in chaperoning patients as part of their role.
The content covers what is understood by the term chaperone, why a chaperone needs to be present, the role and responsibility of the chaperone and the rights and concerns of patients.
Certificate duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Recommended prerequisites: N/A
Assessment type: End of course assessment
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Chaperone Training for Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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Course aims and objectives
This online Chaperone Training for Health and Care course is designed for those who might take the chaperoning role in primary care, for example, General Practitioners (GPs), health care assistants (HCAs), nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the wider health care team who are involved in chaperoning patients as part of their role.
The content covers what is understood by the term chaperone, why a chaperone needs to be present, the role and responsibility of the chaperone and the rights and concerns of patients. In addition, learners will be able:
- To identify when and for what a chaperone may be required,
- To understand the role requirements of a chaperone, and
- To have an understanding of confidentiality issues and the procedures involved in raising concerns.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this online Chaperone Training for Health and Care course are to:
- Know the legal, ethical and professional issues relating to chaperones,
- Know what the term chaperone means,
- Know where, when and why chaperones are required,
- Be able to define the term ‘intimate examination’,
- Understanding the patient’s right to choose,
- Know the role of the chaperone in a consultation,
- Understand issues of confidentiality and consent,
- Be aware of the needs of children and those who lack capacity,
- Understand issues relating to personal beliefs, values, religion, ethnicity or culture during chaperoning,
- Know the importance of interpersonal skills,
- Display appropriate behaviour during the consultation,
- Be aware of the chaperone checklist and record-keeping,
- Know how to raise concerns,
- Use interpersonal and communication skills to clarify tasks and identify and rectify issues in a range of contexts,
- Understand the competing perspectives that inform decisions and articulate reasons for own decisions,
- Develop a broader understanding of the knowledge base to identify principles underlying theoretical frameworks and begin to identify their strengths and weaknesses,
- Provide informed solutions to standard problems in familiar contexts,
- Operate under supervision in a range of varied but predictable settings, and
- Reflect on the performance tasks which may be complex and non-routine.
Why is this Chaperone Training for Health and Care course essential?
The presence of a chaperone can be of reassurance to both patients and doctors, especially when there is a need for an intimate examination to be performed, regardless of the gender of either the doctor or the patient.
What is covered in this course?
This online Chaperone Training for Health and Care course covers the following:
- Definition of a chaperone and intimate examination
- Current chaperone guidance
- Current GMC guidance for doctors
- Current guidance for physiotherapists
- Current NMC guidance for nurses
- Current HCPC guidance for allied health professionals
- Who are suitable chaperones?
- Should the chaperone be medically qualified?
- What makes an ideal chaperone?
- Requirements for the chaperone role
- The role of a chaperone
- Why and when would a chaperone be required?
- Dignity and respect
- Chaperone for children and young people
- When to offer a chaperone
- Local chaperone policies
- Dealing with patient requests
- What if the patient refuses a chaperone
- What if no chaperone is available?
- Checklist for intimate examinations
- Before the examination
- What is valid consent?
- Implied consent
- Expressed consent
- Key aspects of obtaining consent
- During the examination
- After the examination
- Before the examination
- Where misunderstandings may occur in practice
- Confidentiality and patient information
- Caldicott principles and Data Protection
- Raising concerns and whistleblowing in practice
- Public interest and disclosure responsibilities
- Protection for healthcare workers
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Cases studies
- Key points to remember
- End of course assessment and certification.
Chaperone Training for Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This Chaperone Training for Health and Care e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Nursery staff
- Teachers and teaching staff
- Community services
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- General Practice Administration Staff
- Health Care Assistants (HCAs)/Clinical Support Workers
- Non-Clinical Receptionist
- General Practices Nurses
- Registered Healthcare Practitioners
- Paramedics
- Practice Managers
- Anyone involved in healthcare looking to undertake the role.
Chaperone Training for Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Chaperone Training for Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Chaperone Training for Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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