Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care Level 2
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Develop the knowledge and understanding needed to protect dignity, promote respect and safeguard vulnerable adults in care settings.
This qualification is designed to help you develop a clear understanding of dignity and safeguarding within adult health and social care. You will explore how to respect and protect the dignity of individuals while meeting professional responsibilities around safeguarding, duty of care and ethical practice.
The course is suitable if you are working with, or intend to work with, vulnerable adults in health or social care settings. Studying online gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and pace that suits your work or home commitments, while still receiving structured support from experienced tutors.
What you’ll cover:
- Understanding safeguarding in adult health and social care
- Principles of dignity in adult health and social care practices
- Understanding duty of care in adult health and social care
- Understanding dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as part of the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to successfully achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 or equivalent English language qualification required.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE* accredited qualification in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will be provided with all the learning materials you need and will receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
- Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
- Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Employment opportunities within the adult health and social care sector
This course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression into roles focused on safeguarding, dignity and high-quality care.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
