SfC Safeguarding Adults (P.O.V.A/ Abuse)
Who needs this qualification?
Residents and staff can be victims of abuse in care homes and this course examines where, when and why abuse can happen and what to do if you suspect abuse is happening in your care home.
This course focuses on abuse in care homes for older people although it is also relevant for staff working in other types of care homes and day centres.
Topics Covered:
Ø What is Abuse?
Ø Physical Abuse
Ø Sexual Abuse
Ø Emotional of Psychological Abuse
Ø Financial or Material Abuse
Ø Neglect
Ø Discriminatory Abuse
Ø Who Abuses?
Ø Why Abuse Happens
Ø Recognising Abuse
Ø What to do if you Suspect or Find Abuse
Ø Talking openly about issues and concerns
Ø Concerns that must be raised
Ø How to raise a concern
Ø Responding to Inaction
Ø Benefits of whistleblowing
Duration: Half day program
Assessment: Multiple-choice test
OFQUAL Accredited: No
Prerequisite: None
Certificating Body: Lifecare Institute |
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