Safeguarding Adults - Level 2 (Certification)

Overview 

This courses provides staff in all roles within healthcare with an introduction to the key concepts and principles of safeguarding adults, including how to recognise the signs of potential abuse, and who to notify

Learning Objectives

• Define the term ‘safeguarding adults’;  
• Identify and describe the different types of abuse that may affect adults who need care and support; understand the circumstances which may cause adults to be at risk of abuse 
• Explain how you can work towards preventing abuse by promoting dignity and well-being through your own practice;  
• Describe how you can work in a person-centred and empowering way with adults;  
• Explain how to raise concerns where abuse of an adult is suspected within, or outside, your organisation, and the roles that different organisations play;  
• Discuss the key legislation and the role of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding adults in your own organisation; 
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the different agencies involved in investigating allegations of abuse