PLEASE NOTE THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM- EVENT DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED NEARER TO THE TIME
In 2004 the Committee of Inquiry looked at the role and use of chaperones, following its report into the conduct of Dr Clifford Ayling. It made recommendations, which included that all chaperones should receive training. This half-day course is appropriate for all clinical and non-clinical staff wishing to perform the role of a formal chaperone in a health care setting.
Suggested Delegates: All Non-Clinical Staff
To complete a formal chaperoning training, it is advised that the delegate:
• Attends the 3-hour chaperoning training session
• Arranges to spend time with a practice nurse/doctor to gain practical skills required to chaperone
• Answers all questions on the provided work sheet and have the answers checked by a clinical member of staff
• Once confident, put themselves forward for practical assessment. All sections of assessment should be achieved
• At this point, training will be complete. Suggested delegates: Nurse Associates, Health Care Assistants, Practice Nurses, Doctors, Physicians Associates, GP Support staff Course Objectives
• Explain what the term Chaperone means.
• Describe an Intimate examination.
• Identify when a chaperone is required.
• Understand the rights and needs of the patients, covering special circumstances, including chaperoning during an online consultation
• Explain the importance of confidentiality, raising concern and achieving competence as a chaperone.
