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This micro-credential is for health and social care professionals but also, other sectors which have an interface with the area of services' provision to adults at risk. It is interdisciplinary and inter-sector focused.

Those who have a safeguarding remit-healthcare, social care, voluntary organisations, financial institutions, statutory bodies would also benefit from this micro-credential.

This is a multi-disciplinary micro-credential which aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic of and responses to the abuse of adults at risk. It aims to develop and enhance competencies related to the domain of at-risk populations and is open to professionals who work in any sector which provides care or services to at risk populations.

Learning modes will include lectures, reflective practice methods, self-directed learning, flipped classrooms, group engagement and problem-based learning within workshops.

The topics covered in this micro-credential include:

• Theories of abuse and application to adult safeguarding case scenarios.
• Issues related to decision making capacity and adult safeguarding.
• Multi agency collaboration in safeguarding case management-interventions.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential is delivered using a blended learning approach (in-person/online):

• Lectures will be delivered in 2 in-person workshops (6 hours each) and 10 online days (2 hours per day).
• Online lectures will be available live or as pre-recorded sessions.

• An undergraduate degree. Or evidence of relevant recognised prior learning.
• Current registration with the relevant professions' regulatory body or otherwise satisfy the course committee they can complete and benefit from the course.
• Up to date CV required.