The level of training that non-clinicians have been given in order to provide effective chaperoning is highly variable, ranging frequently from no training at all, to others having formal training programmes.  The MDU, in August 2010 restated the need for chaperones to have had some form of 'formal training'.  

Chaperoning In Primary Care: a comprehensive approach

Our brand new course, 'Chaperoning In Primary Care: a comprehensive approach' aims to provide a wide-ranging training programme to those who undertake chaperoning, and those asking for a chaperone.  

We look at:

·         clarifying definitions

·         the concept of 'intimacy', 

·         roles and responsibilities of the partners and the chaperone 

·         what the chaperone should be looking for whilst present

·         issues of consent: when and how it should be gained

·         risk areas in conducting intimate examinations

·         challenges to the GMCs 'same sex chaperone' guidance, 

·         the themes to be addressed in a practice chaperone policy

·         reporting concerns

The course, which lasts 2.5 hours, is an ideal protected time session for your team.  Email, call, or even write to us if you have any further questions!  

The cost of the course is £300+vat for up to 15 people.