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Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
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Healthcare
Online
Skills covered in this course
dignity principles
duty of care
safeguarding awareness
care dilemmas
care standards failures
Course Overview
Our Level 2 certificate, Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care, introduces you to the core ideas behind dignity, duty of care, and safeguarding.
Along the way, you’ll also look at the kinds of tricky situations you may run into, what you’re expected to do for the adults in your care, and why it matters when care standards are not followed properly.
Course Overview If you’re working in adult health and social care, this Level 2 certificate helps you understand the real meaning of dignity, duty of care, and safeguarding. You’ll also cover the awkward dilemmas that can come up on the job, the responsibilities you have towards the people you support, and what can happen when care principles aren’t consistently upheld. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
This programme is funded through the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. To check whether you’re eligible, look at the funding requirements below. If funding isn’t available for you, you can still join by using the “Buy Now” button above.
Fully Accredited Course
The course is accredited by NCFE CACHE. They’re an educational charity with more than 170 years’ experience. NCFE is recognised by the Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
Completing this course can support roles such as: Art Therapist (£32,305 to £45,838) Counselor (£25,654 to £45,838) Family Support Worker (£18,000 to £35,000)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll study this course over seven weeks. We call our online courses “flexible learning” because they’re set up to fit around your job and your life at home. Once you enrol, you’ll see all your key deadlines in your online learning platform, so you know exactly what’s coming next.
The course is split into 4 units:
- Understand the key principles behind dignity, duty of care and safeguarding
- Look into the principles and how they’re put into practice
- Explore the types of dilemmas that may arise
- See what happens when care principles aren’t maintained
What will I learn?
The course is split into 4 units:
- Understand the key principles behind dignity, duty of care and safeguarding
- Look into the principles and how they’re put into practice
- Explore the types of dilemmas that may arise
- See what happens when care principles aren’t maintained
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government. To qualify for free study, you’ll need to meet the criteria below:
- You must currently live in England
- You must be aged over 19
- You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Depending on where you’re located, additional requirements may apply. If you enrol and then don’t complete or decide to withdraw, there’s a £125 cancellation fee. This is used to cover administration costs.
Not eligible?
You can still purchase this course and begin straight away. Flexible payment options are available.
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Masterclasses
From time to time, you might be asked to join mandatory online masterclasses linked to your course.
Enrolment Paperwork
You may need to fill out and return enrolment documents that will be emailed to you by the college or training provider to complete your enrolment.
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We’re not big on making things complicated. Our courses are built to fit around your work and your family life, so you can keep things manageable.
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Certification Process
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Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Get the Summary Notes
Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
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Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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