Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (SW13-02-13-1)

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SubjectChild protection
DescriptionThis is a lecture / workshop based course covering the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Issues relating to competency and the Mental Capacity Act will be addressed. The CQC appear to consider this to be a high priority when undertaking surgery inspections. Attendance on this course, together with your practice protection policy document, should provide sufficient evidence that staff have undergone appropriate training. It is a CQC requirement that all staff (not just clinical) undergo such training.
Additional information

Gill Munro is a Designated Consultant Nurse for Safeguarding Children.

VenueLyngford House, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 13 February 2013, 14:00 to 17:00
LecturersMr Peter Keeton & Gill Munro  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

Following this session participants will have an understanding of current practice and evidence based research for:

  • The role of dental staff in the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Poor oral health and dental neglect in children and vulnerable adults, and its impact on their physical and mental wellbeing.
  • The threshold of abuse or neglect in dental care.
  • Working together to address the needs of vulnerable patients.

Understanding the concept of 'competency', and the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act, 2005.