P811 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (Level 2)

About This Course

The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed that safeguarding vulnerable adults is to be included as a recommended continuing professional development (CPD) topic for dental professionals.

This is not only the dentist’s responsibility, but one that is shared by all team members. Successful completion of this online course will mean your ProDental CPD certificates satisfies the requirements of the GDC and CQC (valid for 2 years).

• Awareness and Definitions
• Recognition and Referral

Learning Outcomes

Aims

• To raise awareness of how to recognise abuse
• To understand your duties
• To know the appropriate referral process

Objectives

On completion of these modules, and passing the associated tests, you will be able to state your duties, roles and responsibilities to safeguard vulnerable adults. You will increase your awareness of definitions, signs and symptoms of abuse and demonstrate knowledge of the referral and advice pathways.