Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

Course description

The course comprises four units that are presented in two concise module workbooks: MODULE A Unit 01: Understand safeguarding in adult health and social care Unit 02: Principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice MODULE B Unit 03: Understand duty of care in adult health and social care Unit 04: Understand dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges

All local authorities are required, by law, to record and monitor safeguarding concerns in their area.This course explores two key principles that everyone who works within health and social care should strive to uphold. The first principle is that of promoting and respecting an individuals dignity. The second principle is that of safeguarding an individuals right to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. These two fundamental principles are interlinked.Learners will also explore issues relating to duty of care within the context of adult health and social care. You will gain an understanding of possible conflicts and dilemmas faced between duty of care and individuals rights. You will also be able to recognise and report unsafe practice and understand the impact of own actions on individuals and others.The course also provides employers with a structured training programme that will meet the training needs of their employees, giving peace of mind that staff are equipped with the knowledge they need to help safeguard individuals rights and to protect them from harm and abuse.

Learning outcome

Learners will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects, or allow them to progress on to further qualifications such as courses in health and social care or related subjects.