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Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care Training Course

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Course Name: Safeguarding Adults in Health and Social Care Training Course
Course Code: Safeguarding_Adults_in_Health_and_Social_Care_Training_Course
Course duration: 01 hours 30  minutes
Course introduction: Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone who works with vulnerable adults and this course explains what is meant by the terms used, how to recognise abuse, how to reduce the risk of abuse, and what to do if you suspect abuse or if abuse is disclosed to you.
Course objectives: By the end of this learning, learners will be able to:

  • Understand what is meant by safeguarding adults and the definition of vulnerable adult
  • How to recognise the signs of abuse
  • Understand the importance of person centred care
  • Know safeguarding policies and procedures are relevant to you
Modules:
  • Explain the term Safeguarding Adults
  • Explain your role in safeguarding individuals
  • List the main types of abuse
  • Describe what constitutes harm
  • Why an individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse
  • Describe what constitutes restrictive practices
  • List the possible indicators of abuse
  • Describe the nature and scope of harm to and abuse of adults at risk
  • List factors that have featured in adult abuse and neglect
  • Demonstrate the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect
  • Where to get information and advice about your role in preventing harm and abuse
  • How can care environments promote or undermine dignity and rights
  • Explain the importance of individualised person centred care
  • The basic principles of helping people to keep themselves safe
  • Multi-agency Safeguarding Adults policies and procedures
  • Reducing the likelihood of abuse by managing risk and focusing on prevention
  • Explain how a clear complaints procedure reduces the likelihood of abuse
  • Respond to suspected or disclosed abuse
  • Protect people from harm and abuse – locally and nationally

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