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Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care – Level 2

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Safeguarding
Courses Code
QD2LCDSHSC
Study method
Part Time
Location(s)
Online Learning
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  • Is this course for you?

    Over 105,000 safeguarding reports about vulnerable adults were referred in 2017/2018.

    The responsibilities of care workers involved in protecting the health, well-being and human rights of individuals are far-reaching. Allowing individuals to live free from harm, abuse and neglect can often mean involving health agencies, government departments or the police. Understanding the fundamentals of safeguarding is essential for anyone working in adult health and social care.

    • Understand Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice
    • Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification.
    • Further personal and professional development.
    • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.

    Improve your understanding of safeguarding vulnerable individuals and the principles of dignity for adults, in health and social care settings.

    This course is designed on a flexible learning basis. This means most of your study will take place in your own time.

  • Required qualifications

    This qualification is designed for those who wish to develop their understanding and knowledge of the dignity and safeguarding of individual’s, in adult health and social care settings.

    Learners should ideally be in a working or voluntary role within adult health and social care, for work reflective practice, understanding of policies and procedures and to develop an understanding of the whistle blowing process.

    There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, a good level of literacy and time to commit to the twelve-week course is essential.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Benefits – What you will learn.

    • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
    • Relevant to a wide range of care settings
    • Further your personal and professional development
    • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
    • Understand Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice
    • Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care

  • Careers

    Evidence your competency to your employers. Professional development and achieve further career advancement.

  • English and maths

    A good use of spelling, punctuation and grammar is developed through this course.

  • Is this course for you?

    Over 105,000 safeguarding reports about vulnerable adults were referred in 2017/2018.

    The responsibilities of care workers involved in protecting the health, well-being and human rights of individuals are far-reaching. Allowing individuals to live free from harm, abuse and neglect can often mean involving health agencies, government departments or the police. Understanding the fundamentals of safeguarding is essential for anyone working in adult health and social care.

    • Understand Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice
    • Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification.
    • Further personal and professional development.
    • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.

    Improve your understanding of safeguarding vulnerable individuals and the principles of dignity for adults, in health and social care settings.

    This course is designed on a flexible learning basis. This means most of your study will take place in your own time.

  • Required qualifications

    This qualification is designed for those who wish to develop their understanding and knowledge of the dignity and safeguarding of individual’s, in adult health and social care settings.

    Learners should ideally be in a working or voluntary role within adult health and social care, for work reflective practice, understanding of policies and procedures and to develop an understanding of the whistle blowing process.

    There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, a good level of literacy and time to commit to the twelve-week course is essential.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Benefits – What you will learn.

    • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
    • Relevant to a wide range of care settings
    • Further your personal and professional development
    • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
    • Understand Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice
    • Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
    • Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care

  • Careers

    Evidence your competency to your employers. Professional development and achieve further career advancement.

  • English and maths

    A good use of spelling, punctuation and grammar is developed through this course.

Testimonials

Kate Westwood

"As a tutor and assessor, I am passionate for my learners to gain a better understanding to support others, to fulfil their passions and aspirations and to develop personally and professionally. I will provide full support for your learning journey, answer any queries, and support your knowledge development and understanding of the requirements."

Kate Westwood

South Staffordshire College

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  • Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

    Online Learning

    Start Date: Start Any Time

    Code: QXD2LCDSHSC

    Part Time: 12 Weeks

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