Safeguarding children and adults - level 3 (CPD-LEED14MAR18A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectSafeguarding
DescriptionThis is a combined child/adult safeguarding course specifically developed for Paediatric Dentists and Dentists/Dental Staff who fulfil the nominated or deputising safeguarding lead within a dental practice, who have already completed Level 2 Safeguarding Children and Adults Training. It is also suitable for anyone wishing to cover the topic in more depth.
Additional information

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE OF THIS COURSE HAS CHANGED FROM THE 21ST MARCH TO THE 14TH MARCH.

The course aims to deliver “Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3 Training” in accordance with national guidance and legislation. This training is intended to enhance competencies previously achieved at Levels 1 and 2.

The Workshop will be delivered by two Facilitators to ensure a breadth of knowledge and expertise, to facilitate scenario based discussions and provide support to individual participants

VenueKirkstall, Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 March 2018, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersJane Appleby & June Kidger  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£25.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

This level 3 safeguarding course aims to enhance existing knowledge, skills and competencies in safeguarding children and adults appropriate to the role of Paediatric Dentists and Dentists/Dental Staff with nominated roles in safeguarding.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Recognise early indicators/patterns of abuse and neglect, and factors which may impact on the vulnerability of children and adults
  • Demonstrate increased confidence in; assessment, evaluation of evidence, management of diagnostic uncertainty and risk, decision making, record keeping, information sharing and referral
  • Provide a professional report/opinion for Strategy Meetings and Case Conferences, and contribute to interagency assessments
  • Alert Primary Healthcare Team and Universal Services of concerns
  • Understand roles and responsibilities of agency partners and the importance of communicating and working together to safeguard children and adults
  • Understand national policy and legislation that supports Safeguarding Children and Adults
  • Recognise how own beliefs, attitudes, experiences may influence professional involvement in safeguarding work
  • Appreciate the impact of safeguarding on individual professionals and take steps to provide supervision and support
  • Quality assure effectiveness of services against national guidelines (Assess how robust internal systems, processes and practices are to keep people safe and safeguard them from abuse?)
  • Be aware and challenge if necessary organizational cultures that may lead to poor practice in Safeguarding