Safeguarding Vulnerable Children, Young Adults and Adults Level 1 & 2

Benefits include:

  • 3 hours of Enhanced Verifiable CPD

  • 12 months access to the course

  • Suitable for ALL members of the dental team

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Welcome to the Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Course

    • Course Workbook Slides
  • 2

    Module 1

    • Introduction

    • Physical Abuse

    • Fabricated or Induced Illness Fabricated or Induced Illness

    • Emotional Abuse

    • Financial Abuse

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Neglect

    • Extremism

    • Discriminatory Abuse

    • Institutional Abuse

    • Domestic Violence

    • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

    • Forced Marriage

    • Modern Slavery

    • Online Safety

    • The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)

    • Test your learning

  • 3

    Module 2

    • Introduction

    • Child Development

    • Organisations

    • Acts and Legislation

    • Recruitment of Dental Professionals

    • Test your learning
  • 4

    Module 3

    • Introduction

    • Roles and Responsibilities

    • Training

    • Translators

    • Confidentiality and Information Sharing

    • Consent

    • Recognising Abuse

    • First Response

    • Acting on Concerns

    • Record Keeping

    • Useful Services and Signposting

    • Test your learning
  • 5

    Resources and Reflection

    • Public Health England

    • Reflection

    • Feedback

Instructor(s)

Melanie Pomphrett MSc, PGCE, RDH

Head Tutor

Melanie is a registered dental hygienist and qualified tutor. She holds a Master's degree in Professional Dental Practice, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, an Advanced Diploma in Dental Nursing and a Foundation Degree of Science in Oral Health Science. She is the head tutor and one of the support tutors for the course. Melanie is passionate about dental education and is a dedicated tutor.

Stephanie Carter RDT, RDH, DTLLS, IQA, MDTFEd.

Tutor, Assessor and Internal Moderator

Stephanie is a registered dental hygienist and therapist and holds a Level 7 Qualification in Leadership and Management and a level 5 teaching diploma. She is a qualified assessor, internal moderator (quality assurance) and a qualified CPR and medical emergencies trainer. She is a passionate educator, a member of the faculty of dental trainers and has over 20 years experience in the dental industry.