Privacy and Dignity in Health & Social care course was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Care’s ‘Care Certificate’ and Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers. This e learning dignity and respect course also meets the current UK legislation with respect to equality and diversity, and safeguarding of vulnerable adults in health and social care settings.
 
Course aims and objectives
To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation regarding equality, dignity, privacy and respect
Provide the learner with a full understanding of the current dignity, privacy and respect guidance for health and social care workers
To provide essential dignity, privacy and respect online resources in an engaging and meaningful way
 
What is covered in this online course?
Introduction to equality, dignity, privacy and respect
Definition of dignity, privacy and respect
Understanding privacy and dignity
Privacy and dignity in care and support
Helping people to make choices
Understanding the dignity factors
Principles of privacy of information
Legislation relating to dignity and respect
Organisational policies and procedures
Risk assessment
Supporting active participation
Encouraging self-care
Whistleblowing and dignity
Complaints and dignity
Abuse and dignity
Dignity for health and social care workers
Specialist care and specific care needs
Person centred care
 
Certification
A Certificate of completion will be issued on completion of this course.
 
Who is this training course for?
This course should be completed by all healthcare and social care staff. This includes unpaid and voluntary staff working in NHS and private hospitals, allied health professionals, agency nurses and healthcare assistants. This online dignity and respect course is also relevant for health and social care support workers, nursing and residential home staff.