Chaperoning in Healthcare

Chaperoning in Healthcare training provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to perform the chaperone role effectively. The course helps delegates support patients during examinations and procedures, recognise concerns and respond appropriately while promoting safe, respectful and person-centred care within their role and organisational procedures.

  • Suitable for: Nurses, HCAs, and clinical support workers

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

This course provides an overview of the chaperone role and the responsibilities involved in supporting patients during healthcare consultations, examinations and procedures. Delegates will explore how chaperones can promote dignity, privacy and respect, provide reassurance and act as an advocate for patients.

The training covers consent and patient choice, mental capacity, safeguarding responsibilities, confidentiality, professional boundaries and supporting intimate examinations. It also looks at documentation and record keeping, recognising concerns and knowing when and how to raise or escalate them. Through practical discussion and case studies, delegates will consider how to respond appropriately to situations that may affect a patient's safety, dignity or wellbeing.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this training, delegates will be able to:

  • Define the role and responsibilities of a chaperone.
  • Explain the importance of consent, dignity, privacy and respect.
  • Recognise safeguarding concerns and know how to respond appropriately.
  • Support individuals during intimate examinations and procedures.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Understand the importance of recognising and respecting patient choice.
  • Accurately document the presence and actions of a chaperone in line with organisational requirements.
  • Recognise when concerns should be raised and follow appropriate organisational procedures.

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods:

  • Face-to-face training (½ day): This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

  • Virtual training (½ day): This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Course FAQs

The course is designed for healthcare professionals and teams who may undertake or support the chaperone role during consultations, examinations or procedures, particularly where intimate examinations are involved.

The course is designed for healthcare professionals and teams who may undertake or support the chaperone role during consultations, examinations or procedures, particularly where intimate examinations are involved.

Yes. Delegates explore different types of consent, the principles of valid and ongoing consent, mental capacity and the importance of supporting patients to make their own decisions wherever possible.

The course explores the chaperone's responsibility to recognise and report concerns relating to abuse, neglect or harm, while following organisational safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality where appropriate.

Yes. Delegates learn about the role of the chaperone during intimate examinations, including supporting dignity and privacy, providing reassurance, observing appropriately, maintaining confidentiality and raising concerns where necessary.

Yes. Chaperoning in Healthcare Training is designed for groups of healthcare professionals and teams within an organisation. Training can be delivered in-house at your organisation or at a venue of your choice, providing a flexible option for teams across different healthcare settings.

No. The training is intended to complement existing workplace practices, policies and procedures. Delegates should always follow their organisation's current policies and seek guidance from their supervisor where required.

Yes. Certificates are provided following successful completion of the course.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.