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Children First
Course Description
This course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to safeguard children in line with Children First guidelines and legislation in Ireland and Wales. It focuses on recognising, responding to, and reporting child protection concerns, while ensuring a child-centered and legally compliant approach in healthcare practice.
Course Summary
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
CPD Points: 1 CPD point
Certificate: Certificate of completion awarded
Access: 6 months from date of purchase
Delivery: 100% online, self-paced training
Who Is This Course For?
This module is designed for:
Nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants
Doctors and allied health professionals
Social care staff working with children and families
Professionals in healthcare roles who may encounter children at risk
Anyone seeking to strengthen their safeguarding knowledge and responsibilities under Children First
Course Contents
Introduction to Children First
Guidelines and legislation in Ireland and Wales
Importance of child protection in healthcare settings
Roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers
Recognising Child Abuse
Forms of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect
Signs and indicators
Impact on children’s health and well-being
Reporting Child Protection Concerns
Reporting procedures in Ireland and Wales
Legal obligations and confidentiality
Interagency collaboration
Responding to Disclosures
Communication skills for sensitive disclosures
Maintaining a child-centered approach
Supporting and reassuring children
Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
Conducting child risk assessments
Developing safety plans
Professional collaboration for safeguarding
Working with Families and Parents
Sensitive engagement with families
Balancing child and parental rights
Providing support and resources
Safeguarding Online and Digital Safety
Understanding online risks and exploitation
Promoting safe internet use
Recognising digital abuse indicators
Case Studies and Practical Application
Analysis of real-life child protection cases
Applying safeguarding knowledge in practice
Reflective practice for improvement
Course Outcomes
By completing this training, learners will be able to:
Understand the importance of child protection and the safeguarding role of healthcare professionals.
Recognise forms of child abuse and their warning signs.
Follow appropriate reporting procedures in Ireland and Wales, adhering to confidentiality and legal duties.
Respond effectively and sensitively to disclosures, ensuring a child-centered approach.
Carry out child risk assessments and implement effective safety plans.
Engage with families in a balanced and supportive manner while prioritising child welfare.
Identify online risks, promote digital safety, and recognise indicators of online abuse.
Frameworks & Standards
This course aligns with:
Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (Ireland)
Wales Safeguarding Procedures
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements – contributing to the 35 hours of CPD every 3 years (including participatory learning).
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities – including confidentiality, safeguarding duties, and multi-agency working.
