Online course1 hourCPD accredited

Safeguarding Adults Basic Awareness

Our online basic adult safeguarding awareness course gives you a short introduction to protecting adults at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. It focuses on recognising abuse and knowing what to do when you have a concern.

This course is suitable for anyone who may have contact with adults at risk during their day-to-day work or volunteering, and is a good starting point if you have not completed adult safeguarding training before.

Complete it at your own pace in around 1 hour, then pass the final assessment to receive your certificate.

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£20.00 + VAT

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DurationAround 1 hour
Regional contentEngland, Scotland, Wales and NI
CertificateEmailed after completion
Assessment80% pass mark

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£20.00 + VAT

Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.

Learners Quantity:   

Price per learner £20.00

Total £20.00

VAT applied at checkout. View pricing table for details.

4.77 / 5

Rated Excellent from 3,000+ reviews on REVIEWS.io

OVERVIEW

About this basic adult safeguarding course

This course is a short, focused introduction to safeguarding adults at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. It covers what safeguarding means, who may be at risk and why, and the basics of recognising abuse, responding to a disclosure, and reporting and recording a concern. It's a good starting point if you have not completed adult safeguarding training before, or if you want a quick refresher on the fundamentals.

KEY FEATURES

Flexible, practical online learning

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    Around 1 hour to complete

    A short, focused introduction to adult safeguarding, ideal for staff who need a basic awareness rather than in-depth training.

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    Covers all four UK nations

    Includes the key adult safeguarding legislation and terms for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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    Covers recognising and reporting abuse

    Learn to recognise the ten categories of abuse and their signs, and how to be an active bystander.

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    Suitable for everyone who works with adults at risk

    Suitable for anyone who has contact with adults at risk, including staff, volunteers and those new to safeguarding.

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    Upon successful completion of the course

    Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your Safeguarding Adults Basic Awareness certificate.

DETAILS / BENEFITS

Why learners choose this course

  • Instant access to courses
  • Takes around 1 hour to complete
  • Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices

  • Less expensive than face-to-face training
  • No need to take time out of work to undertake training
  • No requirements for minimum or maximum group sizes

  • Retrieve centrally held online certificates at the touch of a button
  • Individual, personalised certificates can be downloaded and printed
  • Downloadable Excel report so you can monitor completion

  • Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
  • Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
  • Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
  • Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries

  • Regularly updated to meet legislation changes
  • A quick way to give your whole team a shared basic awareness of safeguarding

COURSE CONTENT

What's included in this basic adult safeguarding course

8 modules · Around 1 hour · Final assessment included

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CERTIFICATION

A personalised certificate upon completion

Once you have passed your final assessment, your personalised Safeguarding Adults Basic Awareness certificate will be emailed to you automatically.

  • Individual, personalised certificate
  • Emailed automatically when you pass
  • Certificate valid for two years
  • 80% assessment pass mark

TRAINING A TEAM

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