Bild Certified PMVA Training
Great News! Our PMVA Training course is now Bild-ACT Certified and meets the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards.
Adult Support & Protection
Course Description
This Adult Support & Protection online training module provides essential knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles, focusing on identifying, preventing, and addressing abuse and neglect in adults at risk. The course equips learners with the skills to recognise warning signs, understand the legal framework, and apply best practices in supporting and protecting vulnerable adults. Designed for healthcare and social care professionals, the training ensures compliance with safeguarding standards and contributes toward professional CPD requirements.
Course Summary
Duration: ~1 hour
CPD Points: 1 CPD Point
Access: 6 months from purchase
Assessment: Knowledge-based learning with certificate of completion
Accreditation: Aligns with Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD requirements
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, carers, support workers)
Social care workers and community support staff
Professionals working with adults at risk (charity workers, volunteers, housing staff)
Anyone seeking to enhance their safeguarding awareness and meet CPD requirements
Course Contents
Introduction to Adult Safeguarding
Defining Adults at Risk/Vulnerable Adults
Understanding Abuse
Categories, indicators, and patterns of abuse
Who may abuse and where it may occur
Restraint and Covert Medication
Legal Frameworks
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Care Act 2014
Consent and Best Interests
Whistleblowing and Reporting Procedures
Case Studies and Practical Scenarios
Course Outcomes
By the end of this training, learners will:
Recognise an adult at risk of abuse or neglect.
Identify the categories, evidence, and indicators of abuse.
Understand risk factors that increase vulnerability.
Demonstrate knowledge of reporting procedures for suspected or alleged abuse.
Apply safeguarding practices to minimise risks in professional environments.
Understand the principles of assessing mental capacity and acting in a person’s best interests.
Develop awareness of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.
Strengthen professional accountability through case-based learning and whistleblowing awareness.
Framework and Standards
This course aligns with:
Care Act 2014 safeguarding principles
Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best interest decision-making
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements
Professional Standards for Healthcare & Social Care safeguarding responsibilities
Whistleblowing and Disclosure Guidance for protecting vulnerable adults
Learners will gain 1 CPD point toward their NMC revalidation, contributing to the required 35 hours of CPD (20 participatory hours minimum) over the three-year cycle.
