Approved clinician introductory course -14/12/2023
| better understanding of the Approved Clinician approvals process and the requirements for maintaining approval. | the Approved Clinician's role and how it differs from that of a Section 12 Doctor. | commonly used compulsory orders and the use of compulsory orders in specialised areas. |
| the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation, with up to date understanding of current relevant case law. | the tribunal process including the provision of written & verbal evidence | the impact of compulsory orders on service users and carers and an enhanced appreciation of the balance between risk and liberty. |
Please note that this course is just part of the AC approval process, which varies according to your location. Please contact your regional approvals panel for more information. Please see below
- London – s12acadmin.cnwl@nhs.net
- South of England – office@winterhead.co.uk
- North of England – tewv.neap@nhs.net
- Midlands and East of England – rdash.mha.approvals@nhs.net
If you are seeking Section 12 approval for the first time, or to refresh your Section 12 approval, please book onto one of our Section 12 courses here.
If you are seeking to refresh your Approved Clinician status, please book onto the Approved Clinician refresher course.
For doctors who are already s12 approved, this course automatically covers Section 12(2) renewal, so there is no need to attend a separate course.
Course applicants from South London & Maudsley NHS Trust should contact maudsleylearning@slam.nhs.uk to book their place.
* an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 section 12ZA (5)
Learn from the experts
We’re closely affiliated with King’s College London, and we’re part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) – the provider of the most extensive portfolio of mental health services in the UK. This means our courses are taught by qualified professionals, many of whom work directly in the field, including psychologists, psychiatrists and researchers.
This means you’ll be trained by people who have direct, hands-on experience, and are often leaders in their chosen topic. As a result, you’ll set yourself for the best chance of success when applying to become an Approved Clinician.
Move one step closer to getting approved
Completing a course is just one part of the process to become an Approved Clinician. With Maudsley Learning, you’ll be receiving world-class training that sets you on the path to approval. The knowledge you’ll gain will help you to submit your approval for the panel, including information about the roles and responsibilities of Approved Clinicians and mental health law.
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