2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 1

Published: 04/02/2021

Safeguarding

Stage learning outcome

  • Describes the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people

Key capabilities

A

Explains local procedures for safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

B

Discusses the principles of adult safeguarding; empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership, accountability

C

Communicates effectively with vulnerable patients

D

Recognises potential forms of abuse of vulnerable adult and children and the various contexts in which they may occur

E

Classifies the different forms of maltreatment that can occur

F

Complies with professional requirements and legal processes when obtaining consent from vulnerable patients

G

Describes escalation triggers and processes

Examples of evidence

Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) can be used to demonstrate:
  • management of consent in an adult who does not have capacity
  • knowledge of the local procedure for referral of an adult for safeguarding concerns
  • involvement with cases where there are safeguarding issues with children or adults.

Personal Activities and Personal Reflections may include:

  • attendance at local mandatory training including safeguarding
  • e-Learning: child and adult safeguarding
  • e-Learning: mental capacity act.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Professional Behaviours and Communication
  • Education and Training