Safeguarding Adults in the Context of Domestic Abuse

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Throughout this course, you will be provided with information about safeguarding adults within the context of domestic abuse. You will learn how to identify which adults are classed as being at risk and what the safeguarding process is when we identify an adult at risk.

You will also learn how to recognise the different types and indicators of abuse, and what our responsibilities are in relation to safeguarding adults.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon completion, you will receive an LWA Online Certificate. Go to your profile at the top of the page and click on certificate.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Gain an understanding of what ‘safeguarding adults’ means
• Gain an understanding of what the ‘The Care Act’ is and how this is applied
• Gain an awareness of the Human Rights Act
• Understand how domestic abuse links in with safeguarding adults
• Understand the different types and indicators of abuse and concerns
• Gain an understand of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Gain an awareness of Domestic Homicide Reviews