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Geriatric & Home Care 1 Day
Safeguarding Adults
Recognising and responding to abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults — addressing a significantly under-reported issue across Nigerian communities.
Program Overview
The protection of vulnerable adults from financial, physical, and emotional abuse is a growing concern in Nigeria, where cases often go entirely unreported due to complex family dynamics and social stigma.
This vital training teaches staff to spot the subtle, hidden signs of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation in domestic and clinical settings.
Caregivers will learn the exact protocols for reporting concerns safely, navigating local social welfare frameworks to vigorously protect their clients.
This vital training teaches staff to spot the subtle, hidden signs of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation in domestic and clinical settings.
Caregivers will learn the exact protocols for reporting concerns safely, navigating local social welfare frameworks to vigorously protect their clients.
Course Curriculum
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Module 1: Defining Safeguarding
Who is considered a vulnerable adult and what safeguarding entails.
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Module 2: The Types of Abuse
Physical, emotional, financial, sexual, and institutional abuse.
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Module 3: Recognizing the Signs
Spotting unexplained injuries, behavioral changes, or missing funds.
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Module 4: The Role of the Caregiver
Professional boundaries and the duty of care to report suspicions.
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Module 5: Whistleblowing
How to safely report colleagues or family members to authorities.
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Module 6: Multi-Agency Collaboration
Working with local police, social workers, and health bodies in Nigeria.
What You Will Learn
Identify the 10 types of abuse and neglect
Recognize the physical and behavioral signs of ongoing abuse
Understand the concept of domestic and financial exploitation
Follow strict whistleblowing and reporting protocols
Support victims of abuse with empathy and legal awareness
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