Learn the key principles of dignity and safeguarding in adult health and social care…
This free online course aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, safeguarding, and duty of care as applied to adult health and social care.
This free online dignity and safeguarding in care course will investigate the principles and how they are applied in everyday work contexts. Learners will have an opportunity to examine the dilemmas that can arise and the consequences when these principles aren’t upheld.
This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors. It aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of safeguarding, duty of care and dignity as applied to adult health and social care.
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Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
In this unit learners will gain an understanding of issues relating to safeguarding adults in health and social care.
Learners will explore current legislation and explain the roles of different agencies involved in protecting individuals from abuse or harm. The learner will know how to recognise potential and actual abuse, and take action in the event of disclosed, suspected or alleged abuse or harm.
The unit will help learners to understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse or harm and sources of information and support available.
This unit aims to establish some of the key principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice. In this unit learners will explore issues relating to dignity, self-worth and well-being. The learner will know how to apply the principles of dignity and gain an understanding of the importance of professional relationships for supporting dignity in service provision.
In this unit learners will explore issues relating to duty of care within the context of adult health and social care. The learner will gain an understanding of possible conflicts and dilemmas faced between duty of care and individuals’
rights.
They will also be able to recognise and report unsafe practice and understand the impact of own actions on individuals and others.
In this unit learners will explore potential dilemmas and issues of public concern in adult health and social care.
This unit will help learners identify wider issues and how media reporting and people’s perception has impacted on adult health and social care practice and changes to service delivery.
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
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We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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