Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults for the Whole Dental Team (Level 2 competence) (PO110919)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectSafeguarding
DescriptionDental professionals working with adults should receive safeguarding adults training every 3 years as a minimum. All staff have a key role in preventing harm or abuse occurring and for taking action when concerns arise. This CPD activity will refresh learners’ knowledge and understanding of adult safeguarding responsibilities.
Additional information

18:00 – 18:30: Registration

The educational programme starts at 18:30.

18:30 – 21:00: Lecture

21:00: Close.

Lecture room will be clearly signposted as you enter the Education Centre.

VenueLecture Theatre, Education Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 11 September 2019, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA
Course styleLecture
Core topicSafeguarding
CPD hours2:30
Cost£25.00
Aims

Overall aim:

To reduce or, ideally, prevent the risk of significant harm from abuse and exploitation.

Specific aim:

1. To simultaneously support people to take control of their own lives by making informed choices.

2. To clarify the roles and responsibilities of the whole dental team in protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

Objectives

1. To explain adult safeguarding and who is vulnerable.

2. To discuss the different types of abuse and neglect and the signs that they are happening.

3. Explain the principles of adult safeguarding.

4. To review national legislation as it relates to adult safeguarding, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

5. To explain how to get help and support to report abuse and neglect.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Identify adults who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation due to the actions (or lack of action) by another person.

2. Demonstrate effective recognition of the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect.

3. Demonstrate effective use of the safeguarding principles to consider the wellbeing of people with care or support needs at risk of abuse or neglect.

4. Explain the legal issues relevant to adult safeguarding, including consent and assessing capacity.

5. Manage disclosures safely and share information correctly to identify people at risk and put steps in place to help prevent abuse or neglect.