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Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Adults

£35.99Price

Course prices

If you need more than 9 licences or have ongoing training needs, please request a quote via our Online Quote Form.

 

Course overview

This Safeguarding Adults eLearning course from Highfield offers a vital foundation in recognising, preventing, and responding to abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. The course frames safeguarding within both physical and online settings, enabling learners to understand how digital environments, social media, and care contexts can intersect with risk.

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the role, responsibilities and rights relevant to safeguarding adults

  • Identify different types and indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation or harm

  • Understand how mental health, physical health, social factors and life circumstances can increase vulnerability

  • Explain the relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding principles

  • Recognise signs of abuse, abuse patterns and risk factors

  • Know how to respond appropriately and report concerns

  • Understand how safeguarding applies in online and social media contexts

  • Be aware of pathways for support, referral, and multi-agency working

Ideal participants

 

This course is suitable for:

  • Staff, volunteers, carers, or managers in health & social care settings

  • Anyone who comes into contact with adults who may be at risk

  • New recruits, current staff seeking refresher training, or those updating their safeguarding skills

 

Format & duration

  • Self-paced online modules accessible via Highfield’s Learning Management System

  • Interactive content, case studies, and scenario-based learning

  • Knowledge checks or quizzes built into modules

  • Approximate completion time: 1 to 2 hours (depending on learner pace and prior knowledge)

 

Assessment & Certification

  • Learners must pass module quizzes or assessments (e.g. multiple choice)

  • On successful completion, a Highfield eLearning certificate is awarded—downloadable and printable

  • Certificates can be used for compliance, audits, or proof of continuing professional development (CPD)

 

Why choose this course?

  • Developed by subject matter experts to Highfield’s quality standards

  • Engaging content and scenario-driven learning to embed real understanding

  • Flexible access so staff can train when it suits them

  • Digital tracking and certificate management for organisations

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