About Course

This three-day training programme provides a foundational understanding of torture in the context of migration. Through seven thematic sessions, participants gain knowledge on the forms, impacts, identification, and documentation of torture affecting refugees and migrants, as well as the importance of access to rehabilitation for survivors. The course combines presentations, discussions, and case-based learning, while introducing relevant international standards and protection principles to support professional practice.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 3 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 14 hours/Self-study: 10 hours/Assessment: 1 hour)

Language of instruction: English

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

  • Lecture
  • Visual aids, props, and equipment
  • Plenary discussions
  • Verbal and written quizzes
  • Practical exercises
  • Written reference material
  • Recorded and live demonstrations
  • Case studies and role plays
  • Self-paced self-study

Assessment

10% Practical Application: 30% / Final Examination: 60% / Pass rate: 60/100

Additional Information:

  • Intake Dates: No fixed intake dates. This programme is delivered on request and scheduled in cooperation with partner institutions and national authorities. Please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org for information on upcoming deliveries.
  • Programme Fees: There are no standard tuition fees. Participation is free of charge for nominated participants from eligible public institutions, in accordance with the applicable agreements and communications with MCP Med TI. For further information, please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
  • Registration Method: Registration is not open to the general public. Participants are nominated by partner institutions or competent national authorities. Organisations interested in delivering this programme may contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.

Visa Requirements:

Third-country nationals attending this programme in Malta should consult Identity Malta for visa requirements: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/

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Learning Outcomes

  • Recognise potential situations and practices in a professional environment that may constitute or lead to acts of torture or ill-treatment.
  • Follow established procedures, including referral to appropriate protection services, when potential cases of torture are identified
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of torture, trauma and ill-treatment in the context of migration.
  • Describe potential psychological and physical impacts of torture on individuals with a focus on refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
  • Apply recognised indicators to identify possible victims of torture among migrants.
  • Demonstrate trauma- and culturally sensitive communication when engaging with potential torture survivors within migrant populations

Course Content

Day 1

  • Course introduction
  • Trauma and Torture – Definitions, Forms, and Context in Migration
  • The Istanbul Protocol: Background, Key Elements and Application
  • International Legal Standards
  • Recap & Quiz

Day 2

Day 3

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