Duty of Care

This course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Duty of Care in health and social care settings. It outlines the importance of ethical and legal responsibilities, explores real-life dilemmas, and introduces frameworks for best practice. Learners gain insight into managing challenging situations, reporting concerns, and maintaining high standards of care. The course empowers staff to uphold professional values while protecting the wellbeing, rights, and dignity of those they support.

1 Hours

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About The Course

Learning Objectives

Define Duty of Care and explain its significance in the care sector.

Identify situations where conflicts or dilemmas may arise and understand how to respond appropriately.

Understand how to report concerns, incidents, and poor practice in accordance with policies and legislation.

Recognise the relationship between Duty of Care and safeguarding.

Apply best practice principles to ensure the wellbeing and protection of individuals in their care.

Course Modules

Module 1:

Introduction to Duty of Care

Module 2:

Legal Obligations of Duty of Care

Module 3:

Ethical Considerations in Duty of Care

Module 4:

Identifying Who You Owe a Duty of Care To

Module 5:

Limits and Boundaries of Duty of Care

Module 6:

Upholding Professional Standards

Module 7:

Recognizing and Managing Ethical Dilemmas

Module 8:

Reporting Concerns and Incidents

Module 9:

The Role of Communication in Duty of Care

Module 10:

Resources for Further Learning

Keywords

CPD Certified Training CSTF Aligned Training Meeting NHS and CQC Standards Free Portal Access Face-to-Face Training BLS Practical Moving Handling Practical Free Online Training Practical Training Free NHS Mandatory Training