4 Ethical CPD Points
GBV: Clinician Responsibilities
Sponsored by SRJC | Taught by Dr Ntlotleng Mabena
Most healthcare providers will encounter patients affected by gender-based violence.
But very few feel fully equipped to respond ethically, compassionately, and within the scope of good clinical practice.
This short, powerful CPD-accredited course gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to support survivors - without overstepping boundaries, missing red flags, or unintentionally causing harm.
What This Course Is About
In only 1.5 hours, Dr Ntlotleng Mabena distills years of frontline practice, forensic training, and women’s health advocacy into a clear,
accessible roadmap for clinicians.
You’ll learn how to recognise GBV in its many forms, respond appropriately in different settings, uphold ethical responsibilities, and navigate complex cases with dignity and care.
Why Take This Course?
Because how you show up matters.
And the right approach can change the trajectory of someone’s life.
We live in a country where GBV affects individuals across every age, race, and socioeconomic group. As healthcare providers, we often become the first, and sometimes the only, safe point of contact for survivors.
But here’s the truth: Even experienced clinicians may feel unsure about what to do next.
- Do I report?
- Is this my scope or should I refer?
- How do I document this ethically?
- What if a patient isn’t ready to disclose?
- What does “do no harm” look like in real life?
This course helps you answer those questions with confidence.
You’ll gain:
- A solid understanding of your ethical and legal responsibilities
- Practical tools rooted in public health, forensic medicine, and trauma-sensitive care
- Clear guidance on how to support patients without retraumatising them
- A framework that honours both clinical integrity and human dignity
If you serve women, men, adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or families, this training is essential.
Who This CPD-Accredited Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
Medical doctors, psychologists, nurses, counsellors, and allied health professionals
Educators, counsellors, and advocates working in sexual and reproductive health
Clinicians supporting survivors in emergency rooms, primary care, mental health, or community settings
Students or trainees working toward MSH Accreditation
Anyone committed to offering inclusive, compassionate, ethical care
If you want to feel confident, credible, and equipped when a patient discloses GBV - you belong here.
Meet the teacher!
About Dr Ntlotleng Mabena
Dr Ntlotleng Mabena is a public health clinician, academic, and women’s health and rights advocate from Mamelodi, South Africa. Her career is grounded in service to marginalised women and communities who often struggle to access compassionate, high-quality care.
Dr Mabena brings together medical expertise, forensic insight, public health perspective, and a deeply human approach to GBV care.
Her teaching is clear, grounded, and profoundly empathetic.
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