Duty of Care Training

The duty of care training course is designed to provide employers and managers with an understanding of duty of care best practice in the workplace. It covers complaints handling, the needs of employees, legal responsibilities and duty of care dilemmas.

Through this comprehensive course, you will gain a firm understanding of the implications of duty of care in the workplace and the legal requirement for duty of care to staff, with a particular focus on using a person-centred approach.

By the end of the course, you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain a healthy working environment for all staff, championing wellbeing in the workplace and understanding the needs of employees that must be met to avoid duty of care dilemmas.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This comprehensive training course is ideal for those who work in the Health and Social Care sector, such as:

• Nursing professionals
• Counsellors & Psychologists
• Healthcare Assistant
• Support Worker
• Social Care Worker
• Adult Nursing
• Adult Support Worker
• Mental Health Care Assistant
• Social Care Assessor

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the main implications of duty of care in the workplace
• Identify some common duty of care dilemmas that managers face
• Apply a person-centred approach when managing teams and individuals
• Resolve workplace dilemmas and deal with complains promptly and professionally
• Promote the wellbeing, health and safety of all staff members
• Understand the needs of your team and employees

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Duty of Care Course is as follows:

Duty of Care

• Module 01: Introduction to Health and Social Care
• Module 02: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker
• Module 03: Role as A Caregiver and Healthcare Professional
• Module 04: Important Principles and Policies in Health and Social Care Work
• Module 05: Understanding Child Development
• Module 06: Care for Children
• Module 07: Healthy Food, Healthy living
• Module 08: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe
• Module 09: Child Protection
• Module 10: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Part – 1
• Module 11: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Part – 2
• Module 12: Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
• Module 13: Health and Safety Responsibilities
• Module 14: Risk Management in Health and Social Care
• Module 15: Introduction to the Care Planning Process
• Module 16: Planning Care With the Individual in Need
• Module 17: Concept Care Mapping
• Module 18: Implementing and Evaluating the Care Plan
• Module 19: Maintaining Medical Records
• Module 20: Care Planning Policy in the UK
• Module 21: Confidentiality and Record-Keeping
• Module 22: Safeguarding Children, Young People and Their Families
• Module 23: Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
• Module 24: Maternity Care Assistance as a Career