Section outline

  • Check that you are eligible before booking

    The purpose of this education programme is to prepare instructors to teach on the Child Protection Recognition and Response (CPRR), Acute Psychiatric Emergencies (APEx) and Children and Young People: Acute Psychiatric and Psychosocial Emergencies (CYP APEx) courses.  The selection process for the courses are described below:

    There are two potential routes to becoming a CPRR instructor:

    • Route 1: Put forward as having instructor potential at the end of your CPRR course.
    • Route 2: Self-nomination with the recommendation of a senior colleague or working group member.

    More information on both routes can be found here.

    The route for becoming a CYP APEx or APEx instructor:

    • During the provider course, the faculty will review candidates using a structured matrix to assess their suitability for instructor training. Candidates who are recommended will need to complete the Facilitation course.