Chaperone Training
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Course Description
The aim of this session is to teach you the role of a Chaperone in primary care settings, providing a comprehensive understanding of current guidance and the situations where a Chaperone may be needed. This session will teach you the importance of having a chaperone present during medical examinations or procedures to ensure patient safety, dignity, and comfort. You will receive pre-reading and post-reading materials to support your learning and complete a short assessment to test your knowledge during the training.
Course Objectives
This course will help you to gain insight into why a chaperone might be needed during medical examinations or procedures
You will learn about the current guidance surrounding the use of chaperones in healthcare and how to apply the knowledge gained to real-world clinical situations where a chaperone may be required
Learning Outcomes
Define the term ‘Chaperone’
Describe the role of a Chaperone and explain how you will undertake this role
Recognise when a Chaperone is needed in your practice
Discuss what is meant by an intimate examination
Have an awareness of the rights of the patient in relation to Chaperone services
Recognise safeguarding issues related to being a Chaperone and understand how to escalate the concerns
Customer Reviews
I am excited to share the knowledge I have learnt during this session with my colleagues to ensure we can have a professional approach to chaperoning.
The session was very informative but was also quick and concise.
There were very clear outlines of the role and responsibilities of a chaperone, the session wasnt too dense! I feel more confident in my role as a chaperone since attending this course.