U20 Safeguarding Awareness

The aim of this unit is to empower practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise, respond to, and prevent abuse and neglect in a range of settings. This unit seeks to enhance understanding of safeguarding principles, legal frameworks, and best practices whilst promoting a culture of safety and protection for vulnerable individuals. Additionally, it aims to equip participants with the tools to promote well-being and ensure that the rights of individuals are upheld in their care and support environments. 

The course content includes:

• Introduction to safeguarding 
• Definition of safeguarding 
• Vulnerable Individuals ( children, vulnerable adults). 
• Key aspects of safeguarding ( protection, empowerment, prevention, partnership, proportionality, accountability). 
• Relevant legislation and best practices. 
• Understanding abuse ( commission and omission)  
• Different types of abuse and neglect. Physical, emotional, sexual) . 
• Legal and ethical roles and responsibilities  
• Responding to concerns and reporting protocols 
• Confidentiality and information sharing 
• Record keeping 
• Promoting safety cultures 
• Mandatory training  
• Self -Directed Learning – EBP and research  
• End of Course Exam  
• Reflective Practice  

Method of learning: The course is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to participants worldwide. Learning materials include a narrated presentation, a training manual, an e-library featuring evidence-based publications, and a multiple-choice quiz to test your acquisition of skills at the end of the unit.

Facilitation: The education and training content for this course is facilitated by qualified educators who are regulated healthcare professionals and who hold master level regulated qualifications in non-surgical cosmetic practice.  

CPD Accreditation: The CPD Standards Office

Provider Number: 50839

CPD Points:  10

As this course is focused on continuing professional development and learning, there are no formative or summative assessments. However, learners will complete an end-of-course multiple-choice quiz to evaluate their acquisition of knowledge and understanding, facilitating reflective practice in this critical area of non-surgical cosmetic practice.

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications for entry to this CPD course. However, it should be noted that CPD courses are not qualifications and may not be suitable for unqualified practitioners. 

Completion timescales: Completion is flexible to accommodate the busy demands of working professionals. Learners will have access to the platform and resources for 12 weeks for each CPD course.

How to purchase: To purchase the course, click ‘apply now’ and follow the online application and payment instructions. 

Post-Application: After submitting an online application and making payment, learners will automatically receive an email with a username and password to access their account. You should check your spam folder if you have not received it in your inbox within 10 minutes. 

Access: To access the CPD course, please visit the MAP-IQ website and click the ‘My Account’ button located at the top right-hand corner of the homepage. You will need your username and password to access your account. After logging in to your account, you will see a list of your purchased courses. Click on the course placeholder section to begin your learning. 

Completion: On completion, you will receive a CPD e-certificate for your CPD records. 

Cost:  £99.00