Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at those working directly or indirectly with vulnerable adults or their carers, whether in residential, day care community or hospital settings.

Basic awareness courses can be delivered over 3 hours or more in-depth courses 1-day

Aims of the course

To raise participants’ awareness of abuse of vulnerable adults and develop their ability to effectively respond to suspected or actual incidents of abuse.

The course contains

Categories of abuse

Where abuse can occur

Factors which may lead to abuse

Warning signs

Confidentiality

Disclosure and whistleblowing

Preventing abuse

How is learning assessed?

Awareness raising course – Certificate of attendance issued.