Handling Information in a Care Setting Online Course | CPD Approved | UKCAT College
Course Overview
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Handling personal information correctly is an essential responsibility when working in a care setting. Maintaining confidentiality and securely handling information helps protect service users and supports positive, trusting relationships between care workers and the people they support.
This Handling Information in a Care Setting Course provides an introduction to the principles of handling, accessing and storing information in health and social care environments.
The course explores the importance of confidentiality, consent and the “need to know” principle, as well as relevant legislation and the responsibilities of people working in care settings.
Confidentiality in Care Settings
Building positive relationships with people receiving care depends on trust and respect. Confidentiality plays an important role in maintaining this trust.
The course explains why personal information must be handled appropriately and explores the potential impact of a breach of confidentiality on service users and their relationships with care providers.
Handling and Storing Information
Care workers may have access to sensitive personal information as part of their role. It is therefore important to understand how information should be accessed, handled and stored securely.
Learners will develop an understanding of the principles that help ensure information is handled appropriately within a care environment.
Consent and the “Need to Know” Principle
The course introduces important concepts including consent and the “need to know” principle.
Understanding these principles helps care workers make appropriate decisions about when information can be accessed or shared and when further advice or support should be sought.
Information Handling Legislation
The course also introduces legislation relating to the handling and storage of information and explains the responsibilities individuals have when working with personal information in care settings.
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What Will You Learn?
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Who Is This Course For?
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KEY BENIFITS
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COURSE MODULES
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1 | Legislation | 70% |
| 2 | Putting It Into Practice | 70% |
