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Development of an introductory course in child protection
1University of Southampton.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|June 9, 1997
Summary
Healthcare professionals require specialized training to address child maltreatment effectively. An introductory child protection course enhanced practitioner awareness and promoted proactive safeguarding strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Child maltreatment presents a significant public health and social challenge.
- Healthcare professionals are integral to inter-agency child protection efforts.
- There is an identified need for enhanced training, support, and supervision for professionals in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the collaborative development of an introductory child protection course (ENB 970) at a school of nursing and midwifery.
- To outline the benefits and impact of this specialized training program for healthcare practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative development of a curriculum for an introductory child protection course.
- Course delivery to participants from diverse healthcare settings.
- Evaluation of course effectiveness and participant feedback.
Main Results:
- The course attracted a wide range of healthcare professionals and was consistently oversubscribed.
- Participants reported increased awareness of child maltreatment upon course completion.
- Attendees gained a better understanding of the necessity for proactive child protection measures.
Conclusions:
- Specialized training in child protection is beneficial for healthcare professionals.
- Such courses enhance practitioner awareness and equip them with skills for proactive safeguarding.
- The established course effectively addresses the need for improved child protection training in healthcare settings.