Train The Trainer Safeguarding Adults

Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Module one

The learner will be able to:

What is Abuse?

• Define abuse
• Explain the term "safeguarding adults" (10.1a)
• Explain why an individual may be more vulnerable to harm or abuse. (10.1e)
• Explain their own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals. (10.1b)
• Describe what constitutes restrictive practices. (10.1f)
• Explain the importance of sharing information with the relevant agencies. (10.4b)
• List the multi-agencies involved with preventing and dealing with abuse and explain their role.
• List relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding adults. (10.4a)
• Identify groups of people who are more vulnerable than others.
• Suggest practice that can prevent incidents of abuse.

Module two

The learner will be able to

Types of Abuse

• List the main types of abuse (10.1c)
• Describe what constitutes harm (10.1d)
• List possible indicators for each type of abuse. (10.1g)
• Describe the nature and scope of harm to and abuse of adults at risk. (10.hg)
• List a range of factors which have featured in adult abuse and neglect. (10.1i)
• Explain the "triangle of safety" in relation to indicators of abuse
• List examples of abuse for each category
• Examine well documented case studies of abuse and discuss the issues around them.
• Differentiate between direct and indirect abuse.

Module three

The learner will be able to

Reduce the likelihood of abuse

• Describe how care environments can promote or undermine people's dignity and rights. (10.2a)
• Explain the importance of individualised, person centred care. (10.2b)
• Explain how to apply the basic principles of helping people to keep themselves safe. (10.2c)
• Explain the local arrangements for the implementation of multi-agency Safeguarding Adult's policies and procedures. (10.2d)
• List ways in which the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention. (10.2e)
• Explain how a clear complaints procedure reduces the likelihood of abuse. (10.2f)

Module four

The learner will be able to

Recording and Reporting

• Explain what to do if abuse of an adult is suspected; including how to raise concerns within local whistleblowing policy procedures. (10.2d)

• Know how to record details of suspected or actual abuse.
• Explain the key features of the Whisteblowing Policy.
• List their duties under the Whistle Blowing Policy.
• Describe the actions to take if they experience barriers in alerting or referring to relevant agencies. (10.4c)

Module Five

The learner will be able to

Further advice and support.

• Describe where to get information and advice about their role and responsibilities in preventing and protecting individuals from harm and abuse. (10.1k)