Course overview
This qualification aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care. Learners will investigate the principles and how they are applied in everyday work contexts. They will also have an opportunity to examine the dilemmas and consequences that can arise when these principles are not upheld.
This qualification covers:
Understanding Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care.
Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social Care Practice.
Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care.
Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social Care.
Course information
Assessment involves completion of relevant work booklets or online units which are completed as distance learning and submitted to the college.
Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes or where appropriate use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.
- You must be at least 19 years old.
- You must have lived within England for a minimum of three years and/or have residency status.
- The course is free, but a £120 withdrawal or non-completion fee applies if you do not complete your course.
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill in an online application form.
For any further enquiries, contact distancelearning@stockton.ac.uk
All learning materials will be provided to suit your requirements: fully online, fully paper-based or a combination of both.
