Safeguarding Level 2 Children and Vulnerable Adults (NW200520PMONLINE)

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Documents
CSE Guidance AnnexesCSE Guidance Core Document
Dols Code of PracticeFGM Mandatory Reporting
FlyerInformation Sharing Advice
L1 pre-course readingL2 Handout
Mental Capacity ActOral Health in Older people
Power-point HandoutSafeguarding Checklist for Dentists
What to do if you are worriedWorking 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.

Pre-course Reading 

Each candidate will have access to their pre-course reading booklet once registered on MAXCOURSE. L1 document must be read prior to the course date.

VenueOnline Training, Lancashire  View details
Date & timeWednesday 20 May 2020, 13:00 to 15:30
LecturerLisa Pilkington  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
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