Course overview of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – An Introduction
This Female Genital Mutilation course will cover what Female Genital Mutilation is, how often and where it is performed, its impact, the law and your responsibilities.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is child abuse and a form of violence against women and girls. It is a traumatic and violent act for the victim and can cause harm in many ways.
Course content
This course will cover:
- What is FGM
- How often, where and when it is performed
- Understanding the risk factors and how to recognise the signs
- What the long term emotional and physical consequences can be
- The law and your responsibilities
Already have your own LMS? You can purchase any of our courses as SCORM files to download and add to your own system.
Aims of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – An Introduction course
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand that FGM is child abuse
- Know that it is illegal to practice FGM in the UK and what the legal consequences are
- Understand what your responsibilities are if you suspect a child or young person in your care has experienced or witnessed FGM
- Know the appropriate guidelines and protocol to follow, regardless of your role
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This Female Genital Mutilation course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about how to care for those who have been a victim of FGM.
Whilst it provides focus for those working in Children's Services, it would also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about how to support those that have witnessed or experienced Female Genital Mutilation.
We have separate courses designed and tailored specifically for those that work in children's services and Education.
Furthermore, we can deliver this course either: online, as a webinar, or as a face-to-face programme. However, if you have your own LMS and would like this course as a SCORM file, please get in touch.
