Duty of Care and Duty of Candour

Uphold Integrity in Healthcare - Master Duty of Care and Duty of Candour!

Course Overview

 The Duty of Care and Duty of Candour e-Learning Course is essential for healthcare professionals who are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and transparency. This course provides comprehensive training on the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with delivering safe, compassionate, and accountable healthcare. Learners will explore key concepts such as their obligations to provide safe care, how to respond to incidents, and the importance of being open and honest with patients and their families. By completing this course, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to fulfil these important professional duties.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Duty of Care
— The legal and ethical responsibilities under the Duty of Care framework
— Understanding how Duty of Care applies to healthcare professionals
2. Recognising Breaches in Duty of Care
— Identifying scenarios where Duty of Care may be compromised
— Preventing negligence and maintaining safe practices in patient care
3. Understanding Duty of Candour
— The importance of transparency in healthcare
— Legal obligations to be open and honest when things go wrong
4. Responding to Incidents
— How to communicate with patients and families after an incident
— Offering apologies and taking responsibility for mistakes
5. Documentation and Reporting
— Legal requirements for documenting incidents and reporting them
— Steps to improve accountability and transparency in healthcare organizations
6. Embedding a Culture of Openness
— Creating an organizational culture that encourages honesty and accountability
— Supporting healthcare staff in understanding their responsibilities

Course Features

Interactive Learning Modules: The course illustrates best practices in upholding Duty of Care and Duty of Candour.
Recognised: This course is recognised for Continuous Professional Development (CPD), providing you with recognized credits to enhance your professional qualifications.
Self-Paced Learning: Study at your convenience with 24/7 access to all course materials, allowing you to learn at a time that suits your schedule.
Certificate of Completion: Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate, demonstrating your expertise of Duty of Care and Duty of Candour.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for

  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Care Home Staff
  • Anyone in healthcare roles that involve patient safety and communication

Why Choose Our E-Learning Course?

  • Ethical and Legal Expertise: Gain a thorough understanding of your legal and ethical responsibilities, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and improving patient trust.
  • Respond to Incidents with Confidence: Learn how to handle incidents with openness, providing transparent communication with patients and families to maintain trust and integrity.
  • Convenient Online Learning: Access the course at your own pace, from any device, and fit it into your professional schedule with ease.
  • Developed by Experts: This course is created by healthcare and legal professionals, ensuring you receive practical, up-to-date training on Duty of Care and Duty of Candour.

How to Enrol

Enrolling in the Duty of Care and Duty of Candour e-Learning Course is simple:
  • Click the Enrol Now button below.
  • Create an account or log in to an existing one.
  • Complete your payment.
  • Start learning immediately with full access to all course materials!
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