RCPsych in Wales Approved Clinician or Section 12(2) Induction

For further information regarding the course arrangements, please contact Sue Rimmer, All Wales Administration Assistant on 01978 725550 or email Sue Rimmer.  

For further information on the process of seeking approval as an Approved Clinician or Section 12(2) Approved Doctor in Wales, please contact Heulwen Hughes or David Parsonage, All Wales Approvals Managers on 01978 727889/318478 or email Heulwen Hughes.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is pleased to offer this initial training course for prospective Approved Clinicians and Section 12(2) doctors within Wales.  Completion of the Induction course will be accepted by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as evidence of initial training for the purposes of approval as an Approved Clinician in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 Approved Clinician (Wales) Directions 2018.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board also offer the one day refresher training for Approved Clinicians and Section 12(2) doctors who are due to apply for re-approval.

These courses will provide delegates with an understanding of the powers, functions and duties of Approved Clinicians and others under the Mental Health Act 1983.  The training will be set within the context of the wider legal, policy and guidance framework, which govern and affect situations requiring the presence or intervention of an Approved Clinician.

Please note that delegates attending training are required to complete the two days of the induction course or the one day of the refresher course IN FULL.

Approved Clinicians and section 12(2) doctors should attend refresher training during the final two years of their current approval period.  When booking for refresher training, please indicate the date of expiry of your current approval.