Course curriculum

  • 1

    Safeguarding Adults & Children

    • Introduction

    • Resources
  • 2

    Understand The Principles Of Safeguarding Adults & Children

    • What Does The Term ‘Safeguarding’ Mean?

    • Your Responsibilities Relating To Safeguarding

    • Types Of Abuse, Signs And Symptoms

    • What Constitutes Harm

    • What Constitutes Restrictive Practices

    • Why an Individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse

    • Factors which have featured in reports into serious cases of abuse and neglect

    • The Importance of Ensuring Individuals are treated with dignity and respect when providing health and care services

    • Sources Of Information And Advice About Own Role In Safeguarding And Protecting Individuals From Abuse, Including Whistle Blowing
  • 3

    Reduce The Likelihood Of Abuse

    • How Care Environments Can Promote Or Undermine People’s Dignity And Rights

    • The Importance Of Individualised, Person Centred Care

    • How To Apply The Basic Principles Of Helping People To Keep Themselves Safe

    • The Local Arrangements For The Implementation Of Multi-agency Safeguarding Adult’s Policies And Procedures

    • How The Likelihood Of Abuse Can Be Reduced By Managing Risk And Focusing On Prevention

    • The Importance Of An Accessible Complaints Procedure For Reducing The Likelihood Of Abuse
  • 4

    Respond To Suspected Or Disclosed Abuse

    • How To Respond To Suspected Or Alleged Abuse
  • 5

    Protect People From Harm And Abuse – Locally And Nationally

    • Relevant Legislation, Local And National Policies And Procedures Which Relate To Safeguarding Adults

    • The Importance Of Sharing Information With The Relevant Agencies

    • How To Recognise And Report Unsafe Practices
  • 6

    Summary

    • Summary

    • Safeguarding Adults & Children Quiz

    • Safeguarding Adults & Children Feedback