Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 1

Course details

This level 1 adults safeguarding course is designed to train teachers, healthcare workers, NHS staff and dental professionals who work with vulnerable adults. It's important to know how to care for adults who may have been or are being mentally or physically abused, so you can prevent further harm.

In this Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Training Level 1 Course, we cover the basics of safeguarding, teaching you why vulnerable adults may be at risk and how to recognise the various types of abuse. We'll also train you to understand when to take action and report your concerns.

By the end of the course, you'll have a sound understanding of how to care for adults who are at risk of harm and how the safeguarding process works. Our trusted service ensures you'll receive instant results and a certified qualification on successful course completion, as proof of your new ; 

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Meets UK/EU standards and legal requirements
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Fully online and interactive course with audio voiceover
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smart-phone friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

This course is targeted for the people who want to have a deeper and advanced level knowledge on this subject matter. Job holders such as Managers, individuals in safeguarding lead positions or any other person working at a care organization are likely to be benefitted from the course. This extended course is aimed at teaching those who are already under the responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults and are obligated to play the role in concern to provide the necessary support to those in need.

Certification

Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate, with a hard copy arriving in the post within one working day. All of our courses are fully accredited by the Continuous Professional Development (CPD), providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Content

The course is divided into 6 accessible, interactive modules and includes an assessment at the end.

• Introduction to Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Welcome to the course, course aims, topics to be covered, defining safeguarding, the care act 2014 - key principles, dignity, who is a vulnerable adult, steven Hosking, why is training important.
• Understanding Why Vulnerable Adults are at Risk - Introduction, topics to be covered, what is abuse, who abuse adults? consent, factors that increase the risk of abuse, mental capacity, the story.
• Types of Abuse - Introduction, topics to be covered, categories of abuse, physical abuse, emotional/ psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and acts of omission, financial abuse, discriminatory abuse, institutional abuse, the story.
• Responding to a Disclosure - Introduction, topics to be covered, how a concern may come to your attention, how to respond to a disclosure, why adults often don't disclose information, what to do next, whistleblowing.
• Reporting Your Concerns - Introduction, topics to be covered, your responsibilities, why some people don't take action, who to report to, what if the report isn't taken seriously, what if the concerns are about a professional? when to report a concern, what needs reporting? check existing records, what happens next? recording information.
• What Happens After a Referral - Introduction, topics to be covered, adult social care's decision, what to do if you don't agree with the decision, strategy discussions, the case conference, protection plans, reviewing the plan, discontinuing the plan, congratulations! further reading.

By the end of the course learners will be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Understand the types of adults that are often referred to as vulnerable.
• Discover the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Develop your ability to recognise the potential signs of abuse and neglect.
• Identify the different types of abuse and what you can do to prevent them.
• Explore the appropriate responses to an adult's disclosure and the steps you should take next.
• Learn how to report your concerns to the correct people to ensure the correct action is done.

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself