Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Course Content

1. The law & background to this programme
2. Protection of Vulnerable Adults - Definitions
3. Which Adults are vulnerable?
4. What constitutes abuse?
5. Forms of abuse/abusing
6. Who may be the abuser?
7. In what circumstances may abuse occur?
8. Patterns of abuse
9. The experience of the victim
10. Good practice guidlines
11. Preventative measures
12. Signs of abuse
13. Procedures for responding to individual cases
14. Support available

Learning Objectives

The carer will:
1. Understand what abuse means and how this may     manifest within an organisation
2. Understand the personal responsibility of each     individual within an organisation regarding POVA
3. Understood the essential elements of the law in     POVA and the reporting of suspected or actual     abuse.