Approved Clinician Refresher Course (Oct 21, 2025)

Approved Clinician Refresher Course is organized by Maudsley Learning (ML) and will be held on Oct 21, 2025.

Description:
As an online blended learning course it combines eLearning modules with interactive quizzes, case discussions, talks, small-group break-out sessions and legal updates to ensure delegates are fully equipped to continue working as Approved Clinicians.

Learning objectives:

• Understanding of the requirements for maintaining Approved Clinician status.
• The role of Approved Clinician 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 tribunal process including the provision of written & verbal evidence.
• The interface between the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation, with up to date understanding of current relevant case law.
• The impact of compulsory orders on service users and carers, including greater appreciation of the balance between risk and liberty.

The course covers:

• Roles and responsibilities of Approved Clinicians, including practical aspects of becoming AC approved
• Detention and liberty
• Returning to the community and Community Treatment Orders
• Appeals/hearing procedures
• The service user and carer experience, and advocates
• Legal updates
• Interface with the Criminal Justice System
• Mental Health law in specialist areas
• Medico-legal case discussion and clinical vignettes

The eLearning modules are sent in advance and must be completed by the afternoon of the day of the course. The live interactive sessions are delivered in the afternoon. The sessions are led by clinical and legal experts in mental health law.