OXFORD CENTRE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

Approved Clinician Induction Course - Online

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Aim of the Course:

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Approved Clinician courses aim to enhance the knowledge base and clinical skills of clinicians wishing to become Approved Clinicians. Courses should give delegates the opportunity to discuss their competencies and areas of weakness and give them an opportunity to reflect on medico-legal challenges.

This two-day course consists of 8 hours of self-directed coursework in the preceding week followed by one day of live webinar. The self-directed e-Learning modules are sent in advance and should be completed by end of the first day of the course. The interactive webinar sessions are led by OxCME senior tutors. The course uses real and complex case studies, interactive quizzes, mini-lectures, small-group break-out sessions, practical exercises and legal updates to ensure delegates are fully equipped to take on the role of Approved Clinician.

Please note that this course is just part of the AC Approval process. The course is recognised nationally but please contact your local approval office to obtain an application pack and advice regarding the process to apply.

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Course objectives:

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• To give all delegates a good understanding of the roles of an Approved Clinician and how these roles differ from those of a Section 12 Approved Doctor.

• To give all delegates an improved understanding of commonly used compulsory orders.

• To give all delegates an introduction to the use of compulsory orders in more specialised areas.

• To explain the appeals/hearings process and give the delegates practical advice on the provision of reports and giving verbal evidence.

• To ensure all delegates have an up-to-date awareness of the current relevant case law and an improved understanding of the interface between Common Law, The Mental Health Act, The Human Rights Act, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

• To specify the regulations to delegates for becoming an Approved Clinician and continuing to be approved once this has been granted.

• To enhance delegates’ awareness of the impact compulsory orders have on service users and carers.

• To enhance delegates’ appreciation of the balance that often has to be struck between risk and liberty.

 

 

Fees and payment instructions:

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£349 – You will be invoiced once a place has been allocated to you.

£299 – Early bird rate for registrations made at least 3 months in advance.

£299 - Institutional rate for St Andrew's, Priory and some NHS Trusts' substantive employees

(Please enquire if you may be eligible for a discounted institutional rate)

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Upcoming dates:

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• June 16, 2025 (prerecorded online modules)* - June 17, 2025

• November 10, 2025 (prerecorded online modules)*- November 11, 2025

*You will receive access to the educational material seven days before this date.​

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Cancellation policy:

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• Cancelled by organiser: full refund

• Cancelled more than 28 working days in advance: full refund minus £25 admin fee

• Cancelled between 2-28 working days: 50% will be refunded minus £25 admin fee

• Cancelled within 1 working days or if the delegate fails to attend the course: No refund

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