Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness e Learning Course

On this online FGM training course, learners will be taught how to recognise the signs of FGM, understand what FGM is, how it can affect the victim, and understand the 4 R’s of child protection. It will help and enable your staff to apply the techniques and knowledge they’ve learnt into their workplace. Along with what to do if you suspect a child is being subjected to FGM.

A recent study revealed that 137,000 women in England and Wales are estimated to be living with the consequences of FGM. The consequences can be horrifying and being aware of this will aid you in caring for those who have had this act inflicted upon them. Your awareness could change the lives of women for the better. 

FGM Awareness

This course has been designed to ensure that you possess a theoretical knowledge and practical skills in spotting and understanding FGM and what actions you should take to make sure the victim is safe.

By the end of the course you should be able to:

Describe the 4 types of Female Genital Mutilation

Understand the effects it has on a victim

Reflect on how thinking and hearing about how Female Genital Mutilation makes you feel

Know how to spot the signs of Female Genital Mutilation

Name the key legislation relating to Female Genital Mutilation

Understand how it applies to different types of work settings

Describe safeguarding procedures around Female Genital Mutilation

Be confident in sign-posting a victim to appropriate support services

e Learning courses are designed to be interactive to help learners stay focused and engaged in the learning they are faced with.

The courses require the learner to perform small actions within the course, revealing further information, or quiz questions to help them reflect upon previous course content they have studied. A CPD certificate can be downloaded on completion.