Safeguarding Children for CAMHS Clinicians - Level 2
Course
In Beckenham
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Beckenham
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Duration
5 Days
Describe effects of abuse and neglect on children. Understand factors that contribute to children being in need or at risk. Identify when children may be in need or at risk. Communicate with children, young people and parents appropriately. Know how to respond to concerns and make a child protection referral consistent with London child protection procedures chapter 4 recognition and response. Discuss barriers to effective child protection and safeguarding practice. Know who to contact in SLaM for advice. Suitable for: All inpatient nurses and AHP's working in CAMHS.
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Course programme
Course aims
To provide core knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures for effective safeguarding practice.
Course objectives
■ Describe effects of abuse and neglect on children
■ Understand factors that contribute to children being in need or at risk
■ Identify when children may be in need or at risk
■ Communicate with children, young people and parents appropriately
■ Know how to respond to concerns and make a child protection referral consistent with London child protection procedures chapter 4 recognition and response
■ Discuss barriers to effective child protection and safeguarding practice
■ Know who to contact in SLaM for advice
■ Know what SLaM, London and National policies and guidance is available and where to access it.
Target groups
All inpatient nurses and AHP's working in CAMHS.
Prerequisites of course
Basic Life Support training and Occupational Health clearance.
Training methods employed on the course
Theoretical input, discussion sessions, group work, Q and A sessions. Demonstration and practice of physical techniques.
Course materials and equipment
Pre-course reading booklet will be sent along with confi rmation letter.
Handouts will be provided.
Assessment details
Delegate's Workbook. Demonstration of safe practice in restraint techniques.
KSF Core Dimensions
■ Health Safety and Security
■ Quality
■ Communication
■ Service Improvement.
Safeguarding Children for CAMHS Clinicians - Level 2