Child Protection, Recognition and Response (ALSG)

Child Protection, Recognition and Response Course

Jointly developed by the ALSG, RCPCH and NSPCC, this nationally recognised level 3 safeguarding course enables you to:

  • Recognise signs and symptoms of the possible range of abuse and or neglect in children of all ages

  • Respond competently and confidently, knowing what knowledge and skills are needed to recognise child abuse

  • Know how to make a referral to the relevant agency or professional group and to find out the outcome of a referral

  • Understand the importance of follow-up to the health and developmental outcome for the child

Course Content

1 Day e-learning:

  • Topic 1: Overview

  • Topic 2: Background

  • Topic 3: How do you feel?

  • Topic 4: CAN: physical

  • Topic 5: CAN: non-physical

  • Topic 6: What do you do?

  • Topic 7: Working together

  • Topic 8: Outcomes

  • Topic 9: Assessment

1 Day face-to-face lectures and workshops:

  • Recognising child abuse and neglect and patterns of injury

  • How do you feel?

  • Working together

  • Role Play

  • Doctor/Carer consultations

 
 

This course is designed for:

  • Doctors in training (ST1-ST3), core trainees in paediatrics, emergency medicine and in general practice and speciality trainees

  • Paediatric specialty dentists who are ST3 grade and above, may attend courses with appropriate specialty dentistry trainers

  • Allied Health Professionals may apply (please contact education@enhancedcareservices.co.uk)

  • Candidates should also have had some practical safeguarding experience within the NHS