SOVA L3 (Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Level 3) - Accompanied by Audio
Accompanied by Audio
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Overview
Healthcare Professionals working with adults are required to complete a training course for the Safeguarding Adults at Risk (Vulnerable Adults), often referred to as POVA. This includes the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
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Description
This course will cover:
1. Legislation and official guidance references, including:
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (POVA) Scheme 2004
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• No Secrets – The Protection of Vulnerable Adults 2000 & 2009 (official guidance published by the Department of Health and the Home Office)
• Care Standards Act 2000.
• The Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• The Human Rights Act 1998
• The Equality Act 2010
2. Definition of the term ‘Vulnerable Adult’ and understanding of the context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
3. Different types of abuse, evidence and the key signs of abuse
4. Case studies and examples how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
5. Different ways to minimise the risk of abuse
6. Reporting abuse if there is a suspicion that abuse has occurred (recognising and report unsafe practices).
7. Understanding the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
The course consists of three sections. Each section is followed by a test.
This course has been verified by Skills for Health against the UK Core Skills Training Frameworks subject "Safeguarding adults".
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 3 - Section 2Health and social care professionals working with adults are required to complete a training course for the Safeguarding Adults at Risk (Vulnerable Adults), often referred to as POVA.
This course draws upon legislation and official guidance references, including:
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (POVA) Scheme 2004
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• No Secrets – The Protection of Vulnerable Adults 2000 & 2009 (official guidance published by the Department of Health and the Home Office)
• Care Standards Act 2000.
• The Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• The Human Rights Act 1998
• The Equality Act 2010
This course is intended for health and social care professionals; designated referrers; investigators; managers of staff who may refer; those who chair investigations; those who are responsible for operational management of safeguarding issues or strategic management across services. It draws upon good practice guidance, in particular, the Sussex Multi-Agency Policy and Procedure for Safeguarding Adults at Risk.
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How many hours on average does this course state?
Answer:Hi Jude, Thanks for your question. The course is estimated to take 3 hours, although the time to complete the course will vary from user to user. The course is worth 3 CPD hours/points. I hope this helps clear things up, and please let us know if you have any more questions. Many thanks, Harriet
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