On successful completion of this qualification you could progress to:
- Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Dementia
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This qualification aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care and learners will investigate the principles and how they are applied in everyday work contexts.
A total of 103,900 safeguarding reports about vulnerable adults were referred in 2014/2015. The responsibilities of care workers involved in protecting the health, well-being and human rights of individuals are far-reaching.
Allowing individuals to live free from harm, abuse and neglect can often mean involving health agencies, government departments or the police. Understanding the fundamentals of safeguarding is essential for anyone working in adult health and social care.
What is covered?
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care, learners are required to successfully complete 4 units:
- Unit 01 Understand safeguarding in adult health and social care
- Unit 02 Principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice
- Unit 03 Understand duty of care in adult health and social care
- Unit 04 Understand dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the current academic year to be able to enrol on one of our Distance Learning courses.
You will also need to be working at or above Level 1 in English.
We will assess your level of English before we enrol you onto the course and can signpost you to our Functional Skills English courses to upskill if necessary.
You can apply for a Distance Learning course at any time.
Once you have completed the online initial assessment, the Distance Learning team will enrol you onto our learning platform and you will be able to start straight away.
In order to meet the deadlines for each assessment, you should plan to spend at least 4-6 hours a week studying on your course.
Distance Learning courses can be studied from home, work, or any location you wish. They are designed for independent study, and you do not have to attend any sessions. However, your assigned assessors and the Distance Learning team will provide you with support and guidance throughout your course.
To ensure that you keep on track and meet your deadlines, it is suggested that you undertake at least 4-6 hours study per week. You will complete online assessments at regular intervals and the due dates for submission of your work are shown on the platform.
Your allocated assessor will mark your assessments and provide you with feedback and support. It is important that you demonstrate to your assessor that you have understood the question and applied your knowledge to the answers.
If your assessor feels you need to add more detail, they will support you with feedback and you will be able to add to your original answer and resubmit your work.
Start date: Rolling
Course Code
PJSXDL3AP-46
Location
Online
Duration
12 weeks
Fees
Fully Funded
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