Approved clinician refresher course

Course information
Date
Level
Refresher
Locations
Online
Length and time
13:00 - 17:00
Cost
£0.00 - £225.00
Course information
Date
Level
Refresher
Locations
Online
Length and time
13:00 - 17:00
Cost
£0.00 - £225.00
About the course

This one-day online blended learning course is designed for qualified clinicians — including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and nurses — who need to renew their Approved Clinician (AC) status.

It combines eLearning modules with interactive elements including:

  • Quizzes

  • Case discussions

  • Talks

  • Small-group break-out sessions

  • Legal updates

All content is led by clinical and legal experts in mental health law, ensuring delegates are fully equipped to continue practising as Approved Clinicians.

What the course covers

  • Roles and responsibilities of Approved Clinicians, including practical aspects of AC approval

  • Detention and deprivation of liberty

  • Returning to the community and Community Treatment Orders

  • Appeals and hearing procedures

  • Service user and carer experience, and advocacy

  • Legal updates

  • Interface with the Criminal Justice System

  • Mental health law in specialist areas

  • Medico-legal case discussions and clinical vignettes

Format and delivery

  • eLearning modules will be sent in advance and must be completed by the afternoon of the course day.

  • Live interactive sessions are delivered in the afternoon of the same day.

Renewal process

For doctors who are already Approved Clinicians, this course automatically includes Section 12(2) renewal.

AC renewal processes vary by region. Please refer to the relevant contact details below for further guidance:

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Important booking information for SLaM staff

If you are a staff member from South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, please email maudsleylearning@slam.nhs.uk to request a booking code. Once you have received the code, please select the SLaM Staff Ticket to complete your booking.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will have:

  • An understanding of the requirements for maintaining Approved Clinician status

  • A clear understanding of the role of the Approved Clinician, and how it differs from that of a Section 12 Doctor

  • Knowledge of commonly used compulsory orders, including their use in specialised areas

  • A working knowledge of the tribunal process, including how to provide both written and verbal evidence

  • An understanding of the interface between the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation, with up-to-date insight into relevant case law

  • A greater appreciation of the impact of compulsory orders on service users and carers, including the need to balance risk and liberty

How this course supports your AC renewal

Learn from trusted experts

Our sessions are delivered by experienced professionals who are leaders in their fields. With a wealth of clinical and legal expertise, they’ll support you in confidently working towards the successful renewal of your Approved Clinician status.

As part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and working in close partnership with King’s College London, Maudsley Learning draws on decades of research and clinical excellence. You’ll benefit from training delivered by respected institutions at the forefront of mental health education in the UK.

Support your Approved Clinician renewal

While training is just one component of the Approved Clinician renewal process, this course is designed to refresh and deepen your understanding of key areas. You’ll explore the latest in mental health law, the specific responsibilities of an Approved Clinician, tribunal and appeals procedures, and more. With updated knowledge and practical insights, you’ll be well equipped to develop a comprehensive and compliant portfolio.



Course schedule

Target audience
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses preparing for AC approval.
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