Once you have completed this online course, safeguarding vulnerable adults you should be able to:

• Understand the meaning of safeguarding in relation to adults.
• Understand the nature of adult abuse and harm.
• Understand factors which feature in adult abuse and neglect.
• Understand the importance of respect and dignity when providing healthcare.
• Understand how a person’s dignity or their rights can be undermined in a healthcare setting and the importance of providing person-centered care.