Adult Support & Protection

£6.00

This Adult Support & Protection online training module provides essential knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles, focusing on identifying, preventing, and addressing abuse and neglect in adults at risk. The course equips learners with the skills to recognise warning signs, understand the legal framework, and apply best practices in supporting and protecting vulnerable adults. Designed for healthcare and social care professionals, the training ensures compliance with safeguarding standards and contributes toward professional CPD requirements.
Duration: ~1 hour

CPD Points: 1 CPD Point

Access: 6 months from purchase

Assessment: Knowledge-based learning with certificate of completion

Accreditation: Aligns with Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD requirements
This course is ideal for:

Healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, carers, support workers)

Social care workers and community support staff

Professionals working with adults at risk (charity workers, volunteers, housing staff)

Anyone seeking to enhance their safeguarding awareness and meet CPD requirements
Introduction to Adult Safeguarding

Defining Adults at Risk/Vulnerable Adults

Understanding Abuse

Categories, indicators, and patterns of abuse

Who may abuse and where it may occur

Restraint and Covert Medication

Legal Frameworks

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Care Act 2014

Consent and Best Interests

Whistleblowing and Reporting Procedures

Case Studies and Practical Scenarios
By the end of this training, learners will:

Recognise an adult at risk of abuse or neglect.

Identify the categories, evidence, and indicators of abuse.

Understand risk factors that increase vulnerability.

Demonstrate knowledge of reporting procedures for suspected or alleged abuse.

Apply safeguarding practices to minimise risks in professional environments.

Understand the principles of assessing mental capacity and acting in a person’s best interests.

Develop awareness of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.

Strengthen professional accountability through case-based learning and whistleblowing awareness.
This course aligns with:

Care Act 2014 safeguarding principles

Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best interest decision-making

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements

Professional Standards for Healthcare & Social Care safeguarding responsibilities

Whistleblowing and Disclosure Guidance for protecting vulnerable adults

Learners will gain 1 CPD point toward their NMC revalidation, contributing to the required 35 hours of CPD (20 participatory hours minimum) over the three-year cycle.

£6.00

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