Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
Understand how to protect those at risk and report concerns with our online short-course.
Overview
This Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) course is designed to help those who work with vulnerable adults increase their knowledge on such an important subject. Safeguarding adults is everyone’s responsibility and having a thorough understanding of the process is invaluable to you, your business and the vulnerable adults you know. This safeguarding adults training aims to help you identify the signs of potential abuse and understand what to do with your concerns.
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Course syllabus
Module 1: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
- Introduction
This section gives you a basic understanding of safeguarding where a vulnerable adult is concerned. It also covers the policies that the government has put in place.
- The Care Act 2014
In this section, we discuss how the law that underpins adult safeguarding has evolved and culminated in the Care Act 2014.
- Vulnerable Adults and Abuse
This section looks at the different types of harm and abuse that a vulnerable adult could be subjected to. It demonstrates the types of categories that people at risk may be placed in.
- Signs and Indicators of Abuse
This section looks at situations where you may suspect incidents of abuse or have a feeling that abuse is taking place or following a pattern. It also explains the various signs and indicators of abuse and the different types of abuse.
- Responding and Referral
This unit is divided into two chapters. The first chapter looks at how you should respond if you suspect abuse, how you may find out that abuse is taking place, and includes scenarios to help you handle situations you may come across. Whistleblowing within an organisation is also covered.
- Reporting
The second part of section four looks at how you record your concerns, how you report them, and what is required when making a referral.
- Case Examples and Recap
This section provides examples of potential situations you may encounter through case studies and concludes with a recap of the course content.
Obtaining your certificate
You will need to pass a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course in order to gain your accreditation. Once passed, we will send your official certificate by email.