Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care qualification gives knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care.
Course Content
- Learn the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding
- Investigate the principles and how they are applied
- Examine dilemmas that can arise
- Learn the consequences when care principles are not upheld
A total of 108,000 safeguarding referrals were reported by vulnerable adults in 2011/2012. The responsibilities of care workers involved in protecting the health, well-being and human rights of individuals are far-reaching. Allowing individuals to live free from harm, abuse and neglect can often mean involving health agencies, government departments or the police. Understanding the fundamentals of safeguarding is essential for anyone working in adult health and social care.
Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Relevant to a wide range of care settings
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
What You Will Learn
- Unit 1 – Understand Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
- Unit 2 – Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice
- Unit 3 – Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
- Unit 4 – Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care
Eligibility Criteria
- Learners must be aged 19 years or over (born before 1 September 1998)
- A minimum number of 8 learners MUST be present for the induction (there is no maximum)
- All learners must have been residing in the UK for the past three years and non EU/UK citizens must have documentary proof.
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