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- Accredited by: CiQCPD Qualification Standards
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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course Description:This vital course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, educators, and support workers with the knowledge and tools to identify, prevent, and respond to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Covering legal obligations, cultural contexts, and safeguarding strategies, the course ensures learners are fully prepared to handle FGM-related cases with sensitivity, awareness, and professionalism.
Course Modules:
Module 01: Introduction to FGM
– What is Female Genital Mutilation?
– Types and classifications of FGM
– Short- and long-term health implications
Module 02: History and Prevalence
– Cultural and traditional contexts
– Global and UK-based statistics
– Risk factors and affected communities
Module 03: Legislation and Policies
– UK laws regarding FGM
– International human rights frameworks
– The role of statutory and voluntary agencies
Module 04: Key Issues Associated with FGM
– Physical, psychological, and social impacts
– Victim support challenges
– Breaking the cycle of silence and stigma
Module 05: Mandatory Duties
– Legal responsibilities of professionals
– Mandatory reporting requirements
– Recognising signs and risk indicators
Module 06: Prevent FGM
– Prevention strategies and community engagement
– Education and awareness-raising initiatives
– Empowering individuals and families
Module 07: Safeguarding Children & Women
– Protecting at-risk individuals
– Multi-agency cooperation
– Creating safe environments for disclosure
Why Choose Us?
- Up-to-date content based on UK laws and NHS guidance
- Designed by safeguarding and healthcare professionals
- Flexible online learning – access anytime, anywhere
- Practical case studies and real-world applications
- Certificate of Completion provided
- Lifetime access with tutor support
Eligibility / Requirements
Eligibility/Requirements:
- No prior experience required
- Ideal for healthcare workers, educators, social care providers, and anyone in a safeguarding role
- Basic understanding of safeguarding principles is helpful but not mandatory
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Healthcare Assistant , Safeguarding Officer , Social Worker , School Nurse , Youth Support WorkerAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.
Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
