Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse

Top Rated4.8(16 reviews)

This course explains the key principles of safeguarding adults who may be at risk of abuse, harm, or neglect. It explores the responsibilities of healthcare and care professionals in recognising safeguarding concerns, responding appropriately to disclosures, and following correct reporting procedures to help protect vulnerable adults. The flexible learning format allows learners to complete the course in manageable sections at their own pace.

5 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Define safeguarding and recognise the principles of protecting adults at risk of abuse
  • Identify different forms of abuse and recognise common signs and indicators
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of healthcare and care professionals in safeguarding situations
  • Respond appropriately and follow correct procedures when safeguarding concerns are identified or disclosed

Modules

Module 1

Overview of Safeguarding Practices

Module 2

Core Principles of Adult Safeguarding

Module 3

Identifying and Reporting Safeguarding Issues

Module 4

Handling Safeguarding Allegations and Concerns

Module 5

Summary

Top reviews

LA

Lateefat

User fromcare-learning

5

The best learning app

Posted on 10/10/2026

ST

Stella

User fromcare-learning

5

great

Posted on 15/08/2026

OA

Olatunji Akeem

User fromcare-learning

5

good

Posted on 30/07/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers safeguarding principles, types of abuse, reporting concerns, managing allegations, person-centred care, confidentiality, advocacy, and partnership working.

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse course.

To register, sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password, or create a new account at care-learning.com.

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, support workers, and anyone responsible for protecting adults at risk from abuse or neglect.