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"Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults" (POVA)
"Whose
Secret"
One day Courses 10am - 4pm
We can also run his course in your organisation
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more details
This
course looks at Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA).
Dates & Venues:
2009
26th Jan 09 @
Warrington
24th March 09 @
Birmingham
30th April 09 @ London
Aim
This one day training day, designed exclusively for
those working with or providing care to vulnerable
adults, aims to develop an understanding of the
different forms of abuse and introduce the notion of
(self neglect and) neglect (by others). It goes on to
explore improving awareness of the signs and symptoms of
both abuse and neglect to aid in its recognition and
identifies what to do if abuse or neglect is suspected.
Developed around Department of Healths guidance
contained in "No Secrets" this title is ideally suited
for basic awareness training for any staff group working
around vulnerable adults in a variety of service
settings.
Target Group
Frontline staff at all levels working with vulnerable
adults.
Standards:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 5, Care
Council for Wales Induction Section 4.2.8 & 4.2.9,
Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 24, 226, 240 & 35
Course
Contents
Where Abuse Happens
What is Adult Abuse? A
Vulnerable Adult
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional and Psychological Abuse Financial
and Material Abuse
Neglect
Discriminatory Abuse
Institutional Abuse Who
Abuses?
Why Abuse Happens
Recognising Abuse
Changes in Behaviour What to
do if you Find or Suspect Abuse
Training
methods
Variety of pair and small group work; general
discussions; quizzes; case studies; videos; role-plays;
and a limited amount of lecturing.
The full course programme is available on request. The
course will cost
£150.00
+ VAT per person, which will include Lunch and tea and
coffee.
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course Leaflet / Booking Form
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