INCARE SERVICES – TRAINING PEOPLE WHO CARE

 

REF CHP01

Abuse Awareness (child protection) 2hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for care induction standards

Standard 5 Recognise and respond to abuse and neglect

Links to NVQ core standards

HSC 24/35/45

NVQ Mapping units in Level 2

 

 

Z1.1        Contribute to minimising the level of abuse in care environments

Z1.2        Minimise the effects of abusive behaviour

Z1.3        Contribute to monitoring individuals who are at risk from abuse

 

Summary

 

A introductory course for workers in residential or community settings to explore and develop an understanding of child abuse, and how it may manifest itself within the client /carer relationship.

Who this unit is aimed at

 

This unit is relevant to workers who provide personal care to clients in all child care settings - hospital, residential, day- or foster-care or in the client’s own home. 

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Understand the following different forms of abuse: physical, sexual, emotional financial, institutional.
  • Understand the following different forms of neglect: self neglect, neglect by others.
  • Recognise the possible signs/symptoms associated with the following forms of abuse.  Physical, sexual, emotional, financial, institutional
  • Recognise the possible signs/symptoms associated neglect by self or others.
  • Demonstrate when and how to report abuse/neglect.

How many candidates may attend?

No limit but the sensitive nature of this training requires small groups in order that disclosure is not affected.

Content summary
  • Definition of a client
  • Various types of abuse
  • How to Recognise abuse in children
  • Whistle blowing
  • Groups and agencies involved in protection of children
  • Case studies
  • Record keeping

 

Other relevant information 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for approximately 3 years
  2. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit
  3. The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.
  4. Staff should not be expected to be on duty
  5. Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.

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