DFT Blackburn - Safeguarding Children & Adults (NW191122FBM)

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SubjectDFT Blackburn Scheme
DescriptionFrom this course you will gain a basic awareness of the legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding relative to the work of dental professionals and GDC standards; how to recognise concerns, who you report to and how to record concerns in practice.
VenueRoyal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 22 November 2019, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerMrs Glenys Hurst - Robson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Development outcomeA, D
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims

Whether you work face-to-face with children, young people and adults at risk or come into contact with them only occasionally, then Safeguarding Level 1 is a legal requirement. This course is designed to enable you to comply with statutory guidance and designed to protect and promote the safety and welfare of children and adults at risk

Objectives

At the end of the course you will be familiar with current legislation and guidance surrounding safeguarding children and adults at risk; know the signs and symptoms to look out for, know what to do if you are worried that a patient is being harmed or neglected and know how to respond.  When and how to share information for safeguarding and where to record your concerns.

Learning outcomes

Children

  • 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 i.e. Domestic Abuse, FGM CSE FM HBV and the Prevent duty
  • 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

Adults at Risk

  • Understand the legal and historical context of safeguarding adults at risk
  • Increased awareness of the categories of abuse and signs and symptoms of adult abuse
  • Understand how to respond to allegations of abuse
  • Understand how to refer and report concerns or allegations of adult abuse
  • To increase knowledge and skills on information sharing and multi agency working
  • Awareness of the principles of determining mental capacity