Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

As you work through this course you will be introduced to the topic of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the statutory guidance which sets out the responsibilities of those involved in safeguarding and supporting the women and girls affected.

This course makes up a large part of modern safeguarding training and should absolutely be seen as a crucial part of this. Raising your awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the issues surround it.

At the end of the course learners will take an online multiple choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

This course is for anyone who wants to understand more about FGM. In particular, those who work in a health, social or care related environment would find this programme crucial to their occupation.

In order to effectively safeguard women and young girls, a thorough understanding of FGM is required. This course will help you to understand the history and consequences of this horrific process and why it should be tackled and ultimately ended.

You will have 12 months of access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. You can complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time. It is self-paced so you can decide how quickly to progress through it.

At the end of the course, learners will take an online multiple-choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course. The pass mark is 70%.

Successful candidates will be awarded a digital PDF certificate of completion.