Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

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.

Refund Policy:

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

Certification:

Certified by Edmart Training & Consultancy.

Certification Validity:

2 Years

Location:

This classroom based instructor led practical training is conducted in our training suite in Dublin 22. (Eircode D22 RD28).

Refresher Course:

The learners must undergo refresher training every two years.