Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse - Micro-credential
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Through a blended format of in-person workshops and online learning, participants will develop skills in prevention, intervention, and decision-making in adult safeguarding cases. Graduates may pursue careers in healthcare, social care, and other sectors serving at-risk populations.
Program Outline
It is open to health and social care professionals, as well as other sectors that interface with the area of services' provision to adults at risk. The program is interdisciplinary and inter-sector focused.
Objectives:
- Understand the complexity of adult safeguarding in health care environments and the community.
- Identify a rights-based approach in safeguarding adults at risk.
- Critically appraise methods of prevention and intervention in case management of adult safeguarding.
- Discriminate central factors related to adult safeguarding and decision-making capacity.
- Critically review the conditions for adult safeguarding using a socioecological focus.
Outline:
Content:
- 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
Structure:
- Blended format (in-person/online)
- 2 in-person workshops (6 hours each)
- 10 online days (2 hours per day)
Course Schedule:
- Lectures
- Reflective practice methods
- Self-directed learning
- Flipped classrooms
- Group engagement
- Problem-based learning within workshops
Assessment:
- Reading and summarizing a relevant journal article, incorporating application to practice and providing comments to a group of peers (20%)
- End of semester assignment, where aspects of all the learning outcomes are included. Reflective practice will center on navigating the case within the learner's own practice discipline/area (80%)
Teaching:
- Teaching methods include lectures, reflective practice methods, self-directed learning, flipped classrooms, group engagement, and problem-based learning within workshops.
Careers:
- Graduates may pursue careers in healthcare, social care, voluntary organizations, financial institutions, statutory bodies, and other sectors that provide care or services to at-risk populations.
Other:
- The program qualifies for a 50% subsidy from the EU Fee under the HCI Fees Subsidy.
- The amount of fee subsidy for eligible Non-EU learners may vary.
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree transcript or parchment or evidence of relevant recognized prior learning.
- Applicants must hold current registration with the relevant professions' regulatory body or otherwise satisfy the course committee that they can complete and benefit from the course.
Trinity College Dublin
Overview:
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, known for its vibrant community of staff, students, and alumni. It is considered one of the world's great universities, located in the heart of Dublin, a city renowned for its rich history and culture.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university boasts a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among its members. Students can expect a stimulating environment where ideas are exchanged and explored.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Reputation:
Trinity College Dublin is recognized as a leading university worldwide.Vibrant Community:
The university fosters a strong sense of community among its staff, students, and alumni.Dublin Location:
Situated in Dublin, students have access to a city rich in history, culture, and opportunities.Academic Programs:
Other:
Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree transcript or parchment or evidence of relevant recognized prior learning.
