29/09/2026 DCT Study Day 3 Safeguarding

Posted in Dental Core Training

Tagged Dental Core Trainee

Course Information

Date: 29/09/2026

Start Time: 13:00

Completion Time: 3 Hours

Venue: NIMDTA, 42 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT8 7RL

Speaker: Mary McCartan

Course Description

This course provides a foundation in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults within the context of Northern Ireland legislation, policy and practice. It is designed for healthcare professionals and other staff who may encounter safeguarding concerns in their work. Participants will develop an understanding of their responsibilities in recognising, responding to and reporting concerns about abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Course Aim

To provide a basic level of knowledge on safeguarding structures and legislation within Northern Ireland as this applies to children and vulnerable adults

Course Objectives

To be able to define a vulnerable adult and categories/classifications.
To be able to identify at risk adults/children.
To understand the concept of safeguarding including how, when and to whom to seek advice from/make a referral.
To understand the concepts and types of abuse, including physical, psychological, sexual, financial, discriminatory, domestic, institutional, and neglect and acts of omission.
To understand the safeguarding principles of empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionality, partnerships and accountability.