Aim: To develop the knowledge and skills required to safeguard adults from abuse, neglect and harm, while promoting dignity, rights, wellbeing and person-centred care Objectives:  By successfully completing this course you will be able to:

• Explain the principles and purpose of adult safeguarding in health and social care settings
• Define an adult at risk and describe their own safeguarding roles and responsibilities
• Recognise the main types, indicators and causes of abuse, neglect and harm
• Explain restrictive practices and apply organisational policies and procedures appropriately
• Identify technology-related safeguarding risks and support individuals to use technology safely
• Promote dignity, respect, rights and wellbeing when providing care and support
• Explain why some individuals may be more vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Describe how person-centred approaches, active participation and partnership working reduce the risk of abuse
• Support individuals to make informed choices and take reasonable steps to keep themselves safe
• Explain local safeguarding arrangements and the importance of multi-agency working
• Respond appropriately to suspected or disclosed abuse by following reporting and safeguarding procedures
• Describe relevant safeguarding legislation, information-sharing requirements and actions to take when barriers to reporting concerns arise

Course Duration: 30 minutes. If you are looking to enroll more than one individual, please visit the Group Creation page HERE.