Health & Social Care
Safeguarding Adults Awareness
Duration
One Day
Maximum number of learners:
16
Course overview:
This course will enable learners to have a clear understanding of the concept of vulnerability and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in a range of care settings, some of which are regulated under the Care Standards Act 2000. This course will provide a detailed discussion of the Safeguarding Adults framework and its implementation process.
Course learning outcomes:
By the end of the day the learner should be able to:
• Discuss the background into Safeguarding Adults
• Describe the terms Safeguarding, Harm and Restrictive Practices
• Discuss the key principles of legislation, codes of practice and policies
• Define the terms 'Abuse' and 'Vulnerable Adults'
• List and discuss the different types of abuse
• Describe the characteristics of abuse
• Explain what makes a person at risk of abuse
• Explain ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse including person centered care, individuality and promoting dignity and rights
• Understand the reasons, and procedures, for reporting abuse and unsafe practices including Whistle Blowing
• Explain the importance of multi agency working.