Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care (Online) - Level 2
Overview
Ensure that dignity and safeguarding are central to your care practices with this FREE online course. Designed for health and social care workers, this Level 2 qualification will enhance your understanding of safeguarding, dignity principles, and the role of duty of care in adult social care settings.
Prepare for further learning or training with the skills needed to protect those in your care. Learning more can help you earn more!
Study at home, study on your schedule, study for FREE. Sign up today!
Start dates and fees
- Start - Anytime.
- Cost - FREE for adults aged 19 or over (as of 31 August 2024), regardless of employment status.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.
If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.
| Start Date | Day/Time | Wks | Code | Annual Fee (Age) |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| 31/07/2025 | TBC | TBC | 2087A901 | FREE | TBC |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- Principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice
- Understand dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care
- Understand duty of care in adult health and social care
- Understand safeguarding in adult health and social care.
Entry requirements
- No specific entry requirements
- Recommended: Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Applicants must live in England
- Applicants must not live in the locations listed here.
How long is the course?
Total time to achieve this qualification is 160 hours.
Guided Learning hours with a tutor make up 145 of this time, with a further 15 hours for leaners to complete aspects of their assessment portfolio in their own time.
- Total time to complete - 160 hours
- Guided learning - 145 hours
- Directed learning - Approximately 15 hours throughout the program
- Learners are expected to study and work on assessments independently.
How will I be assessed?
- Assessment is done through internal evaluations, checked by external quality assurance.
- To achieve a Pass, all learning outcomes and criteria must be met - no grading system is used.
What can I progress onto?
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
Career opportunities
How do I apply?
All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.
Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.