Adult Protection/ Elder Abuse

Protection of Vunerable Adults-What Care workers need to know!

Designed for:
All staff who work in direct care services

Course Aim:
To provide participants with a broad understanding of the issues & legislation involved in the Abuse of vulnerable adults.

Why do this course?

• To clarify definitions of abuse, its incidences, prevalence, signs and symptoms
• Identify the principle causes of abuse
• Recognise the signs & symptoms of Elder Abuse
• Identify circumstances when abuse is most likely to occur in care settings
• Understand how to report & respond to Abuse

What's included?
Overview of definitions, signs & symptoms and prevalence
Reflect on participants own experiences
Examine the history of concern in long term care settings
Explore some of the feelings associated with abusive settings

Duration: 1 day

If you would like more information on this course or any of our services then please contact us on +353 (0)57 873 3327 or send us an email to info@newapproach.ie - alternatively you can send us an enquiry by using our online enquiry form.