Effective Medical Chaperoning - Clarimed

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.We will be using filmed scenarios to support this online training, allowing delegates and trainer to discuss best practice and competence

Delegates will have access to relevant and up to date documents, videos and links on the CMT Clarimed Training website following completion of this course.

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, puts themselves forward for practical assessment (competence). All sections of assessment should be achieved
• At this point training will be complete.

Course Objectives

• Explain what the term Chaperone means.

• Describe an Intimate examination.

• Identify when a chaperone is required both face to face and with online consultation

• Understand the rights and needs of the patients, covering special circumstances.

• Explain the importance of confidentiality, raising concern and achieving competence as a chaperone.

• Analyse filmed scenarios, recognising appropriate behaviour of a chaperone in a clinical setting.

Booking information:

Course dates

Please note that further dates for this course will be released as they become available.

How to apply for funding and apply for this course

Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: Funding Request MS Form

The Training Hub will review and respond to your funding request. If funding is approved, it will be your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend, we will provide the instructions to do this. Applications will be reviewed in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at hwetraininghub@nhs.net.

Please note, you will need to send us your booking confirmation within 1 week of your funding being approved as places are limited. Failure to do this will result in your funding being withdrawn and you will need to reapply.

Course cost

The approximate course per delegate is: £53

If your funding request is approved the Training Hub will cover the full cost of this course.