Description

Course Description

When working in a care setting it is so important to build positive relationships with care users. Confidentiality and the correct handling of personal information are vital for trusting relationships and a breach in this may lead to a service user becoming unwilling to cooperate with their care providers.

This Online Handling Information in a Care Setting E-Learning course provides an introduction to the concept of handling information in care settings. At the end of the Handling Information in a Care Setting course you will understand the need for secure handling of information and you will know how to access support if you have any questions regarding access to information. The Handling Information in a Care Setting E-Learning Course will cover the important role confidentiality plays in developing trusting relationships with the people in your care and it will define key terms such as ‘need to know’ and ‘consent’. The online Handling Information in a Care Setting also touches on the legislation that is in place relating to the handling and storing of information and the obligations each person has under these laws.

Course Duration

This course is delivered via our online learning platform and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Pre-Requisites

When undertaking this course it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to complete the course.

Course Content

This course covers a range of content including:

• Legislation
• Putting it Into Practice

Technical Requirements

This course is delivered by e-learning. We would therefore recommend that you access this course on a desktop or laptop to access your course.

Certificate and Validity

Upon completion of the course candidates will receive a certificate which is available as a PDF (Portable Document Format).