Level 3 Female Genital Mutilation in Primary Care

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Female Genital Mutilation in Primary Care

You may never have come across a victim of FGM before. However, with increasing social mobility, the chances are you will come across someone at some point in the future. Are you familiar with the mandatory reporting of FGM in under and over 18s? Even if you already work in an area with a high prevalence of FGM, this level 3 training will increase your knowledge and confidence in dealing with patients and their children who have been subjected to, or at risk of FGM.

I will cover:

1. What is meant by Female Genital Mutilation and the short- and long-term consequences of this practice

2. The prevalence of FGM and the communities where it is more likely to be practised

3. The cultural context for FGM and the underpinning motivations for its use

4. The legislation and guidance regarding FGM including Mandatory Reporting requirements for under and over 18s

5. Identifying factors, signs and symptoms which indicate that children and young people may be at risk of, or have been subjected to FGM.

6. Responding sensitively and positively to children and families where there are concerns about FGM

7. Acting promptly to ensure the safety and welfare of women aged 18 and over, children and young people affected by FGM or at risk of FGM

8. What further relevant resources and information there is about FGM to support professionals and patients

9. A case study