Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2 (NW170925B)

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SubjectChild / Adult Safeguarding
DescriptionThis course provides detailed knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to the child protection process (section 17 and 47) and the adult abuse investigation process (Sec 42 Enquiries) as well as exploring how to make decisions about dental treatment for patients who lack capacity.
Additional information

Registration begins at 9.00am

This course focuses on Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding of Children only. For Vulnerable adults training, please see our other safeguarding courses.

 

Please note Lunch is NOT provided on this course.

VenueWindsor Dental Hulme, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 25 September 2017, 09:15 to 16:15
LecturerMrs Glenys Hurst - Robson  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours5:30
Cost£15.00
Aims

To equip staff with the skills and knowledge to be able to identify, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns in child patients in dental practice.

Understand and identify what safeguarding systems, processes and practices are in place to keep people/patients/staff safe and safeguarded from abuse or neglect.

Objectives

This section will increase confidence in identifying child abuse or dental neglect, reporting abuse or neglect both internally in practice and externally to local authorities or the Police.

It will help professionals develop strategies to manage the reality of making a safeguarding report and improve the safety of patients.

This course will help you become familiar with the role and responsibilities of your practice Designated Lead/Person for Safeguarding.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the legal and historical context of safeguarding children and young people

• Have a knowledge of the categories and their definitions, signs and symptoms of child abuse

• Know what to do if you’re worried a child is being abused

• Understand why and how to share information in relation to safeguarding children and young people

• Develop an awareness of solutions and barriers to safeguarding children within health

• Gain knowledge of the context of child protection within a health environment