Safeguarding Level 2 Children and Vulnerable Adults (NW190308A)

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Documents
CSE Guidance AnnexesCSE Guidance Core Document
Dols Code of PracticeFGM Mandatory Reporting
Information Sharing AdviceL1 pre-course reading
L2 HandoutMental Capacity Act
Oral Health in Older peoplePower-point Handout
Safeguarding Checklist for DentistsWhat to do if you are worried
Working together to Safeguard Children

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SubjectChild / Adult Safeguarding
DescriptionThis level two course is suitable for all Dentists and DCPs. This course will equip staff with the skills and knowledge to be able to identify, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns in children and vulnerable adults in dental practice.
Additional information

Testimonial

This course was very empowering to the whole dental team by giving skills and knowledge in order to be able to provide a service that protects children and vulnerable adults. The content could not have been more spot on in what we needed to hear and learn. The speaker was engaging and energetic with great interaction.

 

Registration begins at 9am

Catering

A selection of vegetarian/non vegetarian options will be made available, however please be aware that we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements such as Gluten Free, Nut Allergy, Vegan. We therefore suggest that delegates bring their own food if you have a specialist requirement.

 

Pre-course Reading 

You will notice many documents at the top of this page, most of which are only available to download once you have attended the course. You will only be able to access the following documents before the course:

  • L1 Pre-course reading
  • L2 Handout

You will need to ready the 'L1 Pre- course reading' document before you attend the course.

VenueSeminar Room 3, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 8 March 2019, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMrs Glenys Hurst - Robson  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£30.00
Aims

This session aims to provide dental professionals with the processes, practices & systems to be able to identify and report abuse or neglect of patients and staff within their care.

Objectives

Safeguarding Children

  • Child development / National assessment framework (attachment theory)
  • Child Protection Process (Working Together 2013)
  • Joint investigation process & roles/responsibilities of professionals involved
  • Perspective of child & family involved in CP process
  • Knowledge of CP conferences & role of independent reviewing officer
  • Knowledge of LSCB’s

Safeguarding Adults at Risk

  • Understand roles & responsibilities of others under Safeguarding Adults at Risk Procedures
  • Understand the investigation process from alert to referral, planning meeting & protection plan
  • Understanding emotional aspect of making a decision for another who lacks capacity
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the main principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Best interest principles
  • Understand the requirements of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Other safeguarding arrangements eg MAPPA & MARAC and National Child and Domestic Abuse Disclosure schemes
  • Knowledge of SAP boards
  • Referral pathway - meeting structure – time scales
Learning outcomes

From this course you will gain 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