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Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
Mandatory Training Group

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Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Safeguarding vulnerable adults at risk is about:

  • Protecting vulnerable adults or children from abuse or neglect,
  • Making sure people are supported to get proper access to health care and stay well,
  • Understanding that it is wrong if professionals do not treat vulnerable people with the same respect as other patients,
  • Making sure that people are supported to have full and happy lives,
  • Making sure that people get safe and empowering care and
  • Making sure that people get the support they need to make the most of their lives and reach their full equal rights.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Resources

  • Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - The Mandatory Training Group - - download

Description

Course content

This online Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 training course covers the following:

  • An introduction to the fundamental principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults,
  • Why safeguarding vulnerable adults is important,
  • An awareness of the relevant legislation about safeguarding vulnerable adults,
  • An understanding of who is a vulnerable adult,
  • Why safeguarding vulnerable adults is everybody’s responsibility,
  • Why we need to promote dignity, rights and respect when delivering health care services to adults,
  • Impact of the healthcare environment on dignity and rights,
  • What we can do to help vulnerable people to keep themselves safe,
  • What we can do to support vulnerable people to exercise choice and control,
  • Definition of abuse (about the protection of vulnerable adults),
  • An awareness of the main categories of abuse,
  • Understanding who is at risk of abuse,
  • An awareness that abuse can occur anywhere,
  • An understanding of who can commit abuse,
  • Why it is essential to be able to identify the signs of abuse,
  • Understanding why abuse happens,
  • Knowing what to do if you become aware of the abuse,
  • Knowing things to avoid regarding abuse,
  • Knowing what to record, how report and share information about abuse,
  • Understanding what happens after a safeguarding referral,
  • Understanding that we must report wrongdoing under ‘whistleblowing’,
  • Understanding our responsibilities regarding abuse, and
  • Where to find useful resources and information about safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Course aims

The aims of this online Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 training course are to improve health and social care workers’ understanding and application of the critical principles of safeguarding.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes of this online Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 training course are:

  • To provide an understanding of the legislation regarding safeguarding adults at risk,
  • To provide an awareness of individual and professional responsibilities to support vulnerable adults in a way that lets them make their own choices about their lives,
  • To prevent harm and reduce the risk of neglect or abuse to adults with living with care and support needs, and
  • To raise awareness so that health and social care staff and professionals understand ways of identifying, responding and preventing abuse and neglect.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Who is this course for?

This online Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

  • NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
  • Locum doctors and nurses,
  • Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
  • Agency nurses,
  • Agency workers,
  • Healthcare Assistants (HCAs),
  • Support workers,
  • Care assistants, and
  • Community services.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Safeguarding Adults at Risk – Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited

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Laura asked:

Hello, Is there a level 1 combined safeguarding course for adults and children? I can only see this option available for level 2. Many thanks Laura

Answer:

Good afternoon Laura, Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, we do not have the Safeguarding Children Level 1 it is now obsolete. Please note that the learning outcomes for the Safeguarding Children Level 1 and 2 are now combined. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Rita MTG Support Team

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Ann asked:

Does the training cover NI legislation?

Answer:

Good morning Thank you for your message. The course covers the UK guidelines set by Skills for Health's Core Skills Training Framework. Please let us know if you have any further questions. MTG Support Team

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