Our ‘Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults’  course will enable service users to understand fully what safeguarding a vulnerable adult entails: What is a vulnerable adult? What constitutes abuse? How to respond to signs of abuse; How to respond to concerns of an elderly person who may have suffered abuse.

Who should do this course?

This course is recommended for all healthcare professionals working with service users who may be vulnerable, focusing on the elderly. Participants will gain knowledge and awareness of best practice in relation to the welfare of vulnerable adults in Ireland, and a review of case studies to better understand how to safeguard vulnerable adults.

What will you learn on this course?

What is  a vulnerable adult? What constitutes abuse? How to recognise signs of abuse; How to respond to concerns of an elderly person who may have suffered abuse.  This course will also increase awareness of best practices regarding welfare of adults and safeguarding them from abuse.

How does it work?

The course uses continuous assessment so you are not faced with a large block of questions at the end of each module. If you do not pass that module you can go back and redo that module. This course is online so participants can complete the course on any device, at any time.