Topics covered in Adult Safeguarding Training - Level 3
Topic 1: introduction
A quick look at the relevant law and legislation in all four nations of the UK.
Topic 2: adults at risk
A recap on what an adult at risk is, what abuse is, who is more likely to be abused, and a recap on the different categories of abuse.
Topic 3: key principles and standards
The concept of wellbeing and what areas it relates to, and the other key principles and standards those working with adults should have in place.
Topic 4: mental capacity
What mental capacity is and process for assessing it in all four nations of the UK.
Topic 5: safeguarding thresholds
A close look at the six key principles that underpin working with adults who might be at risk of abuse and neglect.
Topic 6: awareness and reporting
Covering the need for everyone to be aware of adult safeguarding and what to do in the event of a concern.
Topic 7: disclosures
How to react to disclosures of abuse, including challenging other agencies where necessary.
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Course description
Overview of contents
This e-learning course is suitable for safeguarding leads within any kind of setting, organisation or sector that works with adults who might be at risk of harm. It is specifically designed to help safeguarding leads consider what happens in their sector and what they need to put in place. It includes a look at the relevant law and legislation, recaps what makes an adult at risk of abuse and neglect, and the different categories of abuse. This course assumes that the learner has already completed level 2 adult safeguarding training, and concentrates on key principles and standards, mental capacity, safeguarding thresholds, awareness and reporting, and disclosures.
Law and legislation
This course covers key points from:
The Care Act 2014, which was introduced in 2015
Health and Care Act 2022
Care Act 2014
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Adult Safeguarding Prevention and Protection in Partnership Policy 2015
This course is available as part of the flick subscription or to license for hosting on your own learning management system. If you attain the pass mark of 75%, you'll be awarded a certificate.
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Music, voiceover & soundscapes
Carefully curated music and audio sound to maintain engagement and create atmosphere; optional professional voiceover if you prefer to listen.
Narratives
…because everyone loves a story!
Interactivity & gamification
Matching pairs, Spot the Hazard, word searches, Beat the Clock and most recently, Wordle to reinforce key learning points.
Multi device support
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Simple language
All courses have a reading age of 11 – making it simpler if English is not your first language.
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