Course Rationale,

Vulnerable adults are those aged 18 years or more who are unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves from harm or exploitation. Adults may be vulnerable due to old age or frailty, mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities.

This course will enable participants to explore the complex issues surrounding working with vulnerable adults who have substance misuse problems. These issues include assessing risk and harm and developing strategies to address them, along with ensuring appropriate communication between clients and service providers.

Course aim: to enable workers to identify and respond to people who are vulnerable

Course Objectives:

On completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Define the term vulnerable adult
• List the specific issues for services working with vulnerable adults around substance use
• Explain what constitutes harm and abuse for vulnerable adults
• Assess risks associated with substance use among vulnerable adults and develop plans to address them
• Identify potential issues regarding communication between vulnerable adults and services and develop plans to address them 

This course is essential for all workers who have clients who may be or may present a risk to the people about them.

DANOS Units or other National Occupational Standards:

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