Vulnerable Patients - Safeguarding Adults

Vulnerable Patients - Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding adults and children is a fundamental part of patient safety and wellbeing, and is integral to compliance with legislation, regulations and delivering cost effective care within the healthcare system. This programme addresses the role of dental professionals, other healthcare professionals, and carers in safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults.

Modules

On completion of this CPD course, you should be able to:

• Raise awareness of the nature and scope of ‘vulnerability’ in the context of healthcare
• Recognise and identify a person who may be a victim of neglect or abuse (including behavioural indicators)
• Identify and recognise the clinical maxillofacial and oral signs of neglect or abuse and know what to do about it (whistleblowing/reporting)
• Explain and illustrate the physical and social impact of poor oral health
• Highlight the diverse and sometimes obscure reasons for specific oral health problems
• Enable dentists and DCPs to provide oral health education to carers, ancillary workers, family and friends, including practical help, support and guidance on oral health routines (general and specific)

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Vulnerable Patients - Safeguarding Adults.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

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