What will I learn?

 

​Every GP practice should have a chaperone policy in place for the benefit of both patients and staff. This chaperone training course lasts approximately two hours, providing a chaperone qualification for 3 years. Members of staff who undertake a formal chaperone role must have been trained so that they develop the competencies required. 

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​Topics covered in the Chaperone Training course:

 

​​​​Designed in line with CQC and GMC guidance, the subjects covered include:

What is meant by the term chaperone
What is an ‘intimate examination’
Why chaperones need to be present
The rights of the patient
The role and responsibilities of the chaperone
Policy and mechanism for raising concerns

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​Assessment and Certification

 

​You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a BSS certificate of attendance, valid for 3 years.

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On-site training room requirements

 

​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.

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