Unit 1: Understanding safeguarding in adult health and
social care
In this unit learners will learn about safeguarding in
national and local contexts and protection from abuse, and how to recognise and
respond to possible cases of abuse or harm in a health and social care
setting.
Unit 2: Principles of dignity in adult health and social
care practice
Within this unit learners will focus on dignity, self-worth
and well-being and how these can be promoted through health and social care
practice. You will also look at how the individual patient is impacted by health
and social care services and how principles of dignity can be
applied.
Unit 3: Understand duty of care in adult health and social
care
This unit will explore the meaning of ‘duty of care’ and how
it influences health and social care practice. Learners will develop their
knowledge on the dilemmas and conflicts relating to duty of care and the support
and advice available for resolving dilemmas.
Unit 4: Understand dilemmas and public concerns in adult
health and social care
In this unit learners will develop an understanding of the
dilemmas that can occur in adult health and social care, including ways of
recognising dilemmas, how to resolve them and the types of support available
when dealing with dilemmas.