Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care (TQUK)

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Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Introduction

This course focuses on enhancing learners’ knowledge of key issues related to maintaining and respecting the dignity of individuals in care settings. This qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding practices in adult health and social care, the principles of dignity in care, the duty of care, as well as the ethical dilemmas and public concerns associated with adult care services.

This qualification is specifically designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge needed for further study or professional training in the field of adult health and social care.

Learners will have access to online learning platform.

During your time with the Dumfries & Galloway College, support is always available whenever you need it. Each learner is paired with a dedicated personal tutor who will grade all assignments and provide comprehensive feedback for every submission.

Course code

OCUD

Location

Remote Learning

Duration

Guided Learning Hours – 145
On average, learners take 8 – 12 weeks to complete

Price

£TBA

Entry Requirements

Suitable for those learners aged 19 or above and have a good level of communication skills.

You can only study one course at a time.

Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • A valid UK passport
  • A full or provisional UK driving licence

Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course. This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity. Thank you for your cooperation.

Course Content

This course is split into 4 manageable units:

  • Unit 1: Understand safeguarding in adult health and social care
  • Unit 2: Principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice
  • Unit 3: Understand duty of care in adult health and social care
  • Unit 4: Understand dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care

Assessments

This course requires the completion and passing of four tutor marked online unit assessments. Learners are allocated a course tutor who will mark assessments and are able to offer support through the online learning platform.

Additional funding information

This course is fully funded in Scotland for a limited time

Course Contact Details

openlearning@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734233

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