The first week lesson was focused on the historical development of the Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) role and evidence-based practice from the perspective of various philosophical and theoretical foundations. In which I have learned about various roles and responsibilities of APN. As the scope of practice for APN is vary from state, I have explored the role and scope of practice of Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Texas. The second week lesson was focused on the complexity theory and selected skills, understandings, and integrative abilities of the APN and specialty nurse practitioner practice. In which I have learned about the APN’s leadership role in healthcare policy to facilitate best practices for diverse populations. It is important for APN…
Personally, I cannot offer any constructive criticism of Dr. Meeker's work of, "Your Kids at Risk." The content is meticulous regarding the content and this intent should be praised. Dr. Meeker should be thanked for her time and resources to such an outstanding compilation of information which can transcend to other cultures; thereby, building bridges to protect children today and in the future.…
To often children die or are sereously injured because of abuse or aviodable accidents. Society has a duty to protect children, we have a network of professional…
All employees working in direct contact with vulnerable groups will receive mandatory awareness training, with regular updates and employees in contact with vulnerable children will receive the appropriate level of training.…
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act (2008) – this is paramount in my specialist area, it is one area I continually update my knowledge on and pass on good practice to both my learners and colleagues.…
It is my belief that intervening effectively in the lives of these children and their families is not the sole responsibility of a single agency or professional group, but rather it’s a shared community concern. To protect children from harm, Child Protective Services rely on community members to report child maltreatment, neglect, sexual abuse, and physical abuse. Domestic violence is a devastating social…
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. This unit introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.…
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. This unit introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.…
After having completed the supervision in counseling practicum, the lessons have taught me of how to be an effective, culturally sensitive and ethnical counselor. Each session helped me work through the skills needed as counselor as well as my personal value issues to further develop my counseling skills.…
I will know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied.…
*What To Do If You’re Worried That A Child is Being Abused (2006)- this is also the guidance to those who involved with the children and families in everyday basis of their lives…
All of the above should be trained by a professional and be aware of current safeguarding legislation. Refresher training should be available to practitioners to ensure understanding of abuse or neglect. Good working relationships must be held with outside agencies to ensure competence in all protection situations.…
There are numerous different agencies and organisations involved in safeguarding. A non-exhaustive list, but perhaps the main ones are:- • Schools • Social services • The NSPCC • Health Professionals • The Probation Service • The Police • Local safeguarding children’s boards • Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) Schools have a variety of responsibilities towards the children in their care. These can be identified as follows:- • To develop children’s awareness and knowledge of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. • To know, support and protect children who are identified as being at a greater risk…
This unit aims to enable learners to be aware of different types of abuse and to understand why this may happen. They will be able to develop knowledge of work to safeguard adults, and an understanding of how the rights, independence and the wellbeing of adults are promoted through a person-centred, multi-agency approach.…
This is a course reflection giving me the opportunity to look back on what this course has offered me as new learning, writing, and communicating skills. In addition, to building on the knowledge I already hold and different ways to utilize it.…