Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Course

This course will equip the learners with the knowledge and awareness of best practice in relation to the welfare of vulnerable adults in Ireland, including an overview of key legislation and national policies and a review of case studies to better understand how to safeguard vulnerable persons from being abused. At the completion of this course, the learners shall be able to recognise and respond to the signs of Elder Abuse thus be enabled to stop or prevent abuse. This course also teaches proper procedures for reporting suspicions or complaints of abuse.

Who should attend?

All individuals working closely with vulnerable people including staff working in hospitals and residential care facilities. This course is in line with the Section 8- The Protection Standard of the National Quality Standards for Residential Care settings for older people in Ireland as published by HIQA (Health Information Quality Authority).

Course Content:

• Principles of Safeguarding
• Understand what Abuse is
• Causes of Abuse
• Types of elder abuse
• Signs of elder abuse
• How a staff recognises abuse or signs of abuse
• Barriers for Disclosing Abuse
• Identify factors and situations which can lead to elder abuse
• Factors that may lead to Abuse by Staff
• Treating Older People with Dignity and Respect
• Managing Disclosure
• Legislation relating to elder abuse
• Role and responsibilities of teams delivering care
• Procedures
• Reporting suspected Elder Abuse
• Case Studies
• Safeguarding Outcomes

Assessment

There will be a short exam as part of the assessment.

Course Duration: 3 hours

Trainer

All courses are delivered by approved instructor/s.

Certification:

Certified by Edmart Training & Consultancy.

Certification Validity: 2 Years

Refresher Course:

The learners must undergo refresher training every two years.

Refund Policy: No Refund will be provided if cancelling or  “No-Show” on the course or a failure to complete the course.