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POVA – Adult and Children – Level 2
Course Description
This POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) – Adult and Children – Level 2 training is designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The course provides a clear understanding of abuse and neglect, legislation, reporting procedures, and practical steps to promote safe, person-centred care. Delivered online, it is suitable for learners across healthcare, social care, and related professions.
Course Summary
Duration: ~1 hour
Format: Online, self-paced
Certification: Certificate of Completion
CPD Points: 1 CPD point
Access: 6 months from purchase
This course is aligned with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements and supports professional practice standards in safeguarding.
Who Is This Course For?
This training is suitable for:
Nurses, midwives, and other registered healthcare professionals
Care workers and social workers
Teachers, childcare providers, and education staff
Volunteers and support staff working with vulnerable adults and children
Anyone in a role with safeguarding responsibilities
Course Contents
Introduction to Safeguarding
Legislation, Policies, and Guidance
Types of Abuse and Neglect
Recognising Signs and Indicators of Abuse
Responding to Disclosures and Concerns
Roles and Responsibilities
Safeguarding in Practice
Preventative Measures
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Define safeguarding and its importance
Recognise different types of abuse and neglect
Identify signs and indicators of potential abuse
Explain key safeguarding legislation and guidance
Respond appropriately to disclosures or suspicions of abuse
Follow correct safeguarding and reporting procedures
Understand individual roles and responsibilities in safeguarding
Promote safe, person-centred care practices
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
Apply knowledge through case scenarios and practice examples
Frameworks & Standards
This course is designed in line with the following frameworks and professional standards:
Care Act 2014 (England)
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Working Together to Safeguard Children (Statutory Guidance)
NHS Safeguarding Accountability and Assurance Framework
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements – 35 hours of CPD over 3 years, including 20 participatory learning hours
Health and Social Care Standards for safe and person-centred care
