About this course
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a legal requirement for dental staff. This 3 hour enhanced CPD/CE course meets the CQC requirement for 3 hours training every 3 years.
This course is a GDC Recommended CPD Topic (Safeguarding).
This course is relevant to the whole dental team.
CPD Time: 3 hours (3 CE Credits)
Customer feedback on this course
- The course was engaging and detailed information was given under each segment
- Excellent course - clear & concise
- A really good reminder of my responsibilities involved in safe guarding children and adults
- Clear factual informative course, thankyou.
- Very well explained, covered all of the topic well.
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Access: You will have access for 12 months, and can take the course as often as you wish in this period.
CQC level 2 safeguarding requirement: minimum 3 hours safeguarding training every 3 years (combined adults and children).
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this course is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
• to update members of the dental team with current best practice in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults to Level 2.
Anticipated learning outcomes
The learner will:
• Know how to recognise, respond to and how to share safeguarding concerns.
• Understand how to contribute to inter-agency assessment by gathering and sharing information.
• Have a clear understanding of how vulnerable adults can be helped to access support.
• Understand the requirements of the Care Act 2014 and the Children Act 2006.
• Understand the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC development outcomes
ABD
Learning content:
Introduction | Safeguarding Children | Harming Children | The Safeguarding Lead | Vulnerable Child Groups | Warning Signs of Child Abuse | Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults | HCW Responsibilities | The 6 Adult Safeguarding Principles | Categories of Abuse | Raising a Concern | Information Sharing and Recording | The Mental Capacity Act 2005 | Domestic Violence and Abuse | Female Genital Mutilation | Trafficking and Slavery | Extremism and Radicalisation | Preparing the Practice | Adults: The CQC Requirements for Inspection | Children: The CQC Requirements for Inspection | Course Completion
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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 2
Course Description
Introduction
This course provides essential safeguarding training for dental professionals, covering the protection of children and vulnerable adults. It fulfils the UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements, ensuring that dental teams understand their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safeguarding Children
Learn about safeguarding children, including legal responsibilities under the Children Act 2004. This section covers recognising signs of child abuse and neglect, preventing harm, and promoting children’s welfare.
Harming Children
This section defines harm under UK law and highlights the responsibility of dental professionals to report concerns about physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect.
The Safeguarding Lead
Every practice should have a designated safeguarding lead. This section details the lead’s role in developing and implementing policies and ensuring all staff are trained to recognise and act on safeguarding concerns.
Vulnerable Child Groups
Children with disabilities, young carers, and those in challenging home environments are particularly vulnerable. This section emphasises the need for dental teams to be alert to these groups' specific risks.
Warning Signs of Child Abuse
Look at the common signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse in children. These sections provide guidance on identifying these warning signs during routine dental visits.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Vulnerable adults require protection under the Care Act 2014. This section explains how to identify abuse, recognise the categories of abuse, and follow local procedures for reporting concerns.
HCW Responsibilities
Healthcare workers must respond to safeguarding concerns and report them. This section outlines the practical steps to take when suspecting abuse, including preserving evidence and following local safeguarding policies.
The 6 Adult Safeguarding Principles
This section explains the six core principles of safeguarding, such as empowerment and proportionality, which guide healthcare workers in providing appropriate protection for adults at risk.
Categories of Abuse
Learn about different types of abuse, including physical, financial, and emotional abuse, as well as modern slavery, domestic violence, and self-neglect. This section outlines how to identify and address these forms of harm.
Raising a Concern
Dental professionals must know how to raise safeguarding concerns. This section provides a step-by-step guide on reporting to authorities and sharing relevant information securely.
Information Sharing and Recording
Confidentiality can be breached in safeguarding cases if necessary to protect a child or adult. This section explains when and how to share information appropriately.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
This section covers assessing capacity, making decisions in a person’s best interests, and applying the Mental Capacity Act when dealing with vulnerable adults who may not have the capacity to consent to care.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic abuse affects both men and women and can have a significant impact on dental patients. This section explains how to recognise the signs of abuse and respond appropriately.
Female Genital Mutilation
FGM is a criminal offence in the UK. This section explains the dental professional’s mandatory duty to report any cases of FGM in minors.
Trafficking and Slavery
Modern slavery is a significant issue in the UK. This section educates dental professionals on recognising the signs of human trafficking and forced labour and how to raise concerns.
Extremism and Radicalisation
This section explains the role of dental professionals in identifying and reporting cases of radicalisation under the UK government’s Prevent strategy.
Preparing the Practice
This section covers best practices for preparing your dental team for safeguarding, including implementing policies, training staff, and meeting the CQC’s requirements for inspections.
Adults: The CQC Requirements for Inspection
Learn about the specific CQC requirements for safeguarding vulnerable adults, including the need for a proactive safeguarding approach and robust policies in place.
Children: The CQC Requirements for Inspection
This section details the CQC’s expectations for safeguarding children during inspections, focusing on systems and processes that ensure children’s safety in dental practices.
Course Completion
Participants will complete a feedback survey and take a multiple-choice exam. Upon passing, they will receive a GDC-compliant CPD certificate. The course ensures that dental professionals are well-prepared to meet legal safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
You can copy and adapt this example PDP entry for your own needs and circumstances. The format complies with GDC guidance on PDP structure.
| PDP Learning or Maintenance need |
| Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults |
| How does this relate to my field of practice? |
| Statutory duty |
| Which development outcome(s) does it link to? |
| A B D |
| What benefit will this have to my work? |
| Perform tasks that may be required and expected in my profession. |
| How will I meet this learning or maintenance need? |
| Take the Verified Learning course on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 2 |
| When will I complete the activity? |