How to apply
To get access to the course, you’ll need to complete our registration form. Once we receive your application, we’ll get you set up and let you know how to access it.
What is IPV?
IPV is abuse or violence that occurs between individuals in an intimate relationship, causing physical, sexual or psychological harm. It can include:
acts of physical aggression
sexual coercion
psychological abuse, and
controlling behaviours.
IPV can happen between current or former partners, and vary in how often it happens and how serious it is. It can range from one episode of violence, to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years.
IPV may have acute, long-lasting effects on individuals. It can impact their physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life. It's important that victim-survivors have access to the resources and support that can help them escape abusive situations and begin the healing journey.
IPV training
Our free IPV training course aims to provide accessible education, information and advice to primary healthcare professionals. Our goal is to enable clinicians to recognise and respond to intimate partner violence.
Module one: Introduction to intimate partner violence (IPV)
This module introduces IPV with an overview of the concepts around power and control. It’s suitable for people with any level of knowledge in this area. Course length: 2.5-3 hours.
Module two: Routine enquiry in primary care
This course describes the routine enquiry process, what to say, and how to initially respond. It builds on the participant’s knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of power and control within IPV covered in module one. Course length: 90 minutes.
Module three: Responding to positive disclosures
This course puts the previous two modules into context, with a range of practice opportunities. You'll learn about referral options, the importance of connecting with local services, documentation, and ways you can support your practice to get set up for routine enquiry. Course length: 90-minutes.
Who it’s for
Our IPV training is available to healthcare professionals working in:
Primary Health Organisations (PHOs)
general practices
Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment Services (SAATS)
Non-fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Assessment Services (NFSSAS).
Remote or in-person IPV sessions
We can tailor a further dedicated remote or in-person IPV session for PHOs, general practice, SAATS or NFSSAS teams who have completed modules one to three. This session will give your team the opportunity to practice routine enquiry, and to meet a panel of local family violence prevention/intervention providers to discuss case examples and referral pathways.
Course length: TBC on discussion.
Please note this is subject to capacity.
More information
If you’d like any additional information about our IPV training, or you’re interested in organising a remote or in-person session for your team, get in touch to let us know what you need.