What to expect from this course
This online course has been designed for non-clinical staff such as GP receptionists, who may be required to act as a chaperone.
What’s covered?
- Introduction To Chaperoning
- What Is A Chaperone?
- Guidance On Using Chaperones
- Why Chaperones Are Important
- When Is A Chaperone Required?
- Chaperone Duties
- The Chaperone’s Role
- Chaperoning And Gender
- Special Circumstances
- Suitable Chaperones
- Communicating The Chaperone Policy
- The Patient’s Rights
- Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Non-verbal Communication
- Whistleblowing
The information in this course has been written in line with guidance from the General Medical Council, the Royal College of Nursing, The Medical Defence Union, The Medical Protection Society, the NHS, and the CQC
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Duration
Approximately 1 hour, but you can spend as little or as much time on each subject as you wish, and go forward or back through the course at any time.
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Access
This online course can be completed on any PC or mobile device. Study at your own pace and log in and out as often as you wish.
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Features
Appeals to all learning styles with interactive quizzes, video and audio features.
Allows you to work at your own pace, testing your knowledge as you progress through the course.
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Assessment and Certification
Learners are assessed through self-checks as they progress through the course and an end-of-course multiple choice assessment.
On successful completion, learners can download a certificate that can be used as verifiable CPD
