Protection of vulnerable persons at risk of abuse

Protection of Vulnerable Persons At Risk of Abuse

(Safeguarding Training)

This course provides an overview of key legislation, national policies and case studies in safeguarding vulnerable adults in Ireland.
It will increase the participants knowledge and understanding of what vulnerable abuse is, enabling them to promote the welfare
of vulnerable adults, and safeguard them from abuse. The HSE has a social care division whichis responsible for providing care to
vulnerable adults and persons with disabilities. This course is delivered in line with the HSE Guidelines and incorporates prevention
of elder abuse.

Who should attend?

All personnel such as nurses, care staff and others who come into contact with vulnerable adults within nursing, residential, supported living and
community care settings.
Safeguarding vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility. This safeguarding training course aims to help you identify the signs of potential abuse and
understand what to do with your concerns.

All healthcare workers, either paid or voluntary, must have safeguarding training within their induction training.
This training can assist management and their staff to fulfil this requirement and ensure high levels of vigilance thereby protecting service users from
potential harm.

Course content:

This course provides an overview of key legislation, national policies and case studies in safeguarding vulnerable adults in Ireland.

Increase knowledge and understanding of what is vulnerable abuse

Help staff identify the different types of abuse

Assist staff in recognising abuse or signs of abuse

Help staff identify care practices that might lead or contribute to Abuse

To increase staff knowledge of actions necessary to report vulnerable Abuse

How to manage disclosure

Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse, National Policy & Procedures -
Incorporating Services for Elder Abuse and for Persons with a Disability, HSE (2014)

Course Duration: 3 Hours
Certification: Valid For 2 Years

We can arrange to deliver the course on your premises for €300 for a group of 20 participants. Please call our adminstrator on 0863124290 or
email arrange a booking or for more information.