Online CPD

This level 2 Safeguarding CPD is suitable for all the dental team. It provides a basic understanding of safeguarding patients, with information on the reasons for safeguarding, types of abuse and course of action to follow.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

Please note, this Safeguarding course is not a qualification course but a CPD module. It forms part of your requirement for safeguarding training (not the total recommended). The training required for each individual depends on any previous training undertaken, the individual's organizational requirements and their job role.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome A.

Last reviewed:

Review due: June 2023

The aims of this module are to understand the safeguarding process and be able to recognize, respond, record and report abuse.

• Understand the reasons for safeguarding
• Gain knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• Identify types of abuse
• Be able to respond, record and report abuse
• Recognise and reporting suspected Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)