What every dentist needs to know to protect the vulnerable child and adult. (16-01-21-02)

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SubjectChild protection
DescriptionThis course will cover all Level 2 topics required for child protection and safeguarding vulnerable adults, There will be a general review covering neglect, physical injuries, vulnerability and risk factors. Legal aspects including information sharing will also be covered. Deborah Stalker, Designated Doctor Safeguarding Children NEW Devon CCG, Consultant Paediatrician & Named Doctor Taunton & Somerset NHSFT and Denise Mills, Lead Safeguarding Adults Nurse, will guide us through this subject with an interactive presentation with plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion.
VenueBuckerell Lodge Hotel, Exeter - Devon N & E  View details
Date & timeThursday 21 January 2016, 13:30 to 17:00
LecturersMs Denise Mills & Dr Deborah Stalker  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topicCore topics
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

Dental practitioners will have an understanding of the presentation of physical abuse and neglect in children.

Dental practitioners will have an understanding of signs of abuse in adults and their duty of care in practice

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will;

1. Understand the risk factors for physical abuse and neglect

2. Recognise injuries which may have been inflicted or sustained through neglect

3. Understand their responsibilities to children who are at risk of abuse and neglect

4. Understand definitions of abuse in adults and what makes an adult vulnerable and open to abuse.

5. Understand the Dental team’s responsibility within the safeguarding process for adults.

6. Be able to respond appropriately and with confidence to signs of abuse in adults.

 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will;-

1.be able to explain the risk factors for child abuse.

2.will be able to describe injuries that may have been caused as a result of abuse or neglect

3.will be able to describe the responsibilities of all the dental team, to children who are at risk of being abused.

4.have increased confidence in the management of suspected cases of child abuse

5. Be able to recognise signs and symptoms of adult abuse.

6. Have greater confidence and know what to do if they suspect or identify signs of abuse.

7. Know the process for making a safeguarding referral, what happens with this and feel more confident to support patients.