Course description
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.
Location:England (Distance Learning).
Course Cost: £249.00 (*Fully funded subject to meeting eligibility criteria and availability or £249.00)
Length of study:
Up to 12 weeks
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
Aims and Objectives of the Qualification
The aim of this qualification is to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care. The objectives of this qualification are to prepare learners for further training and to support a role in the workplace where the individual may work or interact with vulnerable adults.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry Guidance
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
This qualification is suitable for those who work with or are intending to with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sector.
Course delivery details
Distance/Online