Consent lies at the heart of ethical and lawful healthcare practice. Every examination, treatment, or procedure must be based on informed, voluntary consent — and the appropriate use of a chaperone helps protect both patients and clinicians.
Regulators such as the GMC, GDC, NMC, GPhC and HCPC require healthcare professionals to respect patient autonomy, privacy, and dignity at all times.
Our CPD-certified Consent and Chaperone course provides practical guidance on consent principles, communication skills, and professional standards — helping healthcare professionals manage sensitive situations confidently and safely.
Consent and the use of chaperones are among the most common areas of misunderstanding in professional practice. Errors in these areas can lead to complaints, disciplinary action, or regulatory investigation.
This course is particularly relevant for professionals who:
Work in patient-facing clinical roles or perform physical examinations.
Wish to strengthen communication and consent documentation.
Are involved in patient care requiring privacy, dignity, and sensitivity.
Need to demonstrate reflection or remediation following a consent-related concern.
Want to meet annual CPD and revalidation requirements.
Legal, ethical, and professional principles of valid consent.
Differences between implied, verbal, and written consent.
Consent in vulnerable groups — children, older adults, and those lacking capacity.
The role, responsibilities, and record-keeping requirements of a chaperone.
Managing sensitive examinations with professionalism and empathy.
How to reflect and demonstrate learning after a complaint or incident.
At Probity & Ethics, we provide CPD-accredited training to help healthcare professionals uphold ethical and professional standards.
Our Consent and Chaperone course combines regulatory guidance, case-based learning, and reflection exercises. It helps clinicians apply consent principles effectively, maintain patient trust, and demonstrate professionalism in every interaction.
CPD-certified and recognised across all UK healthcare professions.
Aligned with GMC, GDC, NMC, GPhC, and HCPC professional standards.
Online and self-paced, with lifetime access after enrolment.
Practical guidance suitable for clinical and non-clinical settings.
Developed by experts in medical ethics, probity, and professional standards.
Valid consent is a legal and ethical requirement for all healthcare interactions.
The presence of a trained chaperone protects both patient and practitioner.
Documentation, transparency, and communication are essential to safe practice.
CPD-certified learning demonstrates professionalism and reflective growth.
Strengthen your confidence and compliance in ethical clinical practice.
Enrol today in our CPD-certified Consent and Chaperone course and learn how to apply regulator-aligned principles of consent and dignity in your daily work.
Why is this course important?
Because understanding and obtaining valid consent is a fundamental professional duty — this course helps ensure compliance with regulator expectations.
Does the course cover chaperone policy and documentation?
Yes. It explains when to offer a chaperone, what records to keep, and how to manage sensitive consultations.
Can this course support remediation or revalidation?
Absolutely. It provides CPD evidence of reflection, learning, and improvement after a complaint or investigation.
Is the course suitable for all healthcare professions?
Yes. It is designed for doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and HCPC-registered professionals.
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