NSPCC Child Protection In Health

Written by the NSPCC, this EduCare programme is aimed at anyone who comes into contact children and their parents through their work in a health setting. It breaks down the complexities of child abuse and gives you essential information, such as what abuse is, the different types of abuse, identifying possible signs and indicators of abuse and what to do should you suspect a child is being maltreated.

 

This programme is delivered in four concise modules with questionnaires to test understanding and is available either paper-based or online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module 1 – Understanding the basics

 

The different types of abuse – physical, sexual, emotional and neglect; the effects abuse can have on a child’s life; Myths and facts about child abuse and managing your own feelings.

 

Module 2 – Recognising child abuse

 

Discover how to identify possible signs of abuse; distinguish between physical and behavioural signs of abuse and act if you suspect a child is being maltreated.

 

Module 3 – Reporting child abuse

 

Understand how to respond if a child confides in you; the importance of taking action and what action you should take; what happens when you report a problem; when to share concerns with parents and the child protection register.

 

Module 4 – Working together

 

Learn about the legal framework, key definitions and duties; the role of health in child protection; patient confidentiality and preventing allegations against staff.

 

If you answer 70% of the answers correctly within each questionnaire you will receive a personalised NSPCC Educare certificate, feedback detailing your scores for each module and a set of answer explanations.

£27.50 + VAT

Additional Information
NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/trainingandconsultantcy/EduCare/educareCPAhealth_wda47921.html

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