Fabricated Illness
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The course also contains reference to real life cases, challenges to check the learners’ understanding throughout the course, case studies, and downloads of supplementary guidance, and a guide for paediatricians. It is suitable for those working with children and in healthcare.
Course Level: Intermediate
3 Modules (Duration: 1-2 CPD Hours)
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Last Updated: 31st October 2025
Description
Fabricated Induced Illness (FII) is a rare form of child abuse that can often go unnoticed. The signs and symptoms of abuse are very widespread, which makes it difficult to identify. It’s therefore important that anyone working with children is aware of this abuse and knows what to look for if they suspect this type of abuse.
This course describes the symptoms of FII and the risk factors that can lead to it, and includes case studies, guidance for practitioners.
This course gives learners in-depth information on what they need to be aware of when dealing with fabricated illness and the best practices to help children in this situation. This training covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The definition of FII, and other names by which it is known
- Description of the main components of FII: induced illness and fabricated illness
- The indicators of fabricated illness and induced illness
- The impact of FII
- Information sharing
- Risk factors that can increase the likelihood of FII
- Guidance for practitioners
The course also contains references to real-life cases, challenges to check the learners’ understanding throughout the course, case studies, downloads of supplementary guidance, and a guide for paediatricians. It is suitable for those working with children and in healthcare.
What you'll learn
- Explain what is meant by fabricated induced illness (FII)
- Describe the classification of FII
- List indicators of FII
- Outline risk factors that increase the likelihood of FII
- Outline the impact of FII on children
Suitable for
- Teachers
- Teaching assistants
- Care workers
- Social workers
- Council workers
- Nursery staff
- Nurses
- Pastoral Care
Course Structure
Fabricated or induced illness is a rare form of child abuse so the signs and symptoms of it may go unnoticed, here the training shows what to look out for, what non-accidental injuries are, three case studies into real life cases of fabricated or induced illness, the impact of it and the three main components.
Certification
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
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