Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting

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Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the medical, psychological, cultural, legal, and public health aspects of FGM/C. The course explores the global and Australian prevalence of FGM/C, its classification, associated health consequences, and the role of healthcare professionals in providing culturally safe and trauma-informed care. Female Genital Mutilation refers to procedures involving partial or total removal of external female genitalia or injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM/C is internationally recognised as a violation of human rights and is associated with significant short-term and long-term physical and psychological complications.

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Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the definition and classification of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C).
  • Gain awareness of the prevalence of FGM/C globally and within Australia.
  • Identify the four major types of FGM/C.
  • Recognise cultural, social, and community factors associated with FGM/C.
  • Assess the immediate, intermediate, and long-term health consequences of FGM/C.
  • Understand pregnancy and childbirth complications associated with FGM/C.
  • Conduct culturally sensitive and trauma-informed history-taking and care.
  • Reflect on unconscious bias and assumptions in clinical practice.
  • Recognise effective public health, surgical, and psychological interventions.
  • Understand the legal and safeguarding responsibilities related to FGM/C.

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Training Overview

  • Understanding Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting
  • Types, Prevalence, and Cultural Context
  • Health Consequences of FGM/C
  • Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Clinical Care
  • Communication, Bias, and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Prevention, Public Health, and Legal Responsibilities
  • Summary
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Frequently asked questions

FGM/C refers to procedures involving injury or alteration to female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

Yes, FGM/C is illegal in Australia and is prohibited under Australian law.

Complications may include pain, infection, childbirth difficulties, psychological trauma, and sexual dysfunction.

Culturally respectful care helps build trust, reduce stigma, and improve patient outcomes.

Yes, FGM/C may increase the risk of labour complications, obstetric trauma, and surgical intervention.

Healthcare professionals support prevention through education, safeguarding, early identification, and referral.