Confidentiality & Information Handling
Course Description:
All social care services are required to have robust confidentiality and information handling processes. This course explains the importance of maintaining confidentiality and the principles of information handling.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Define confidentiality and the key principles of effective information handling in relation to legislative requirements
- Recognise the types of confidential information that may be encountered within care organisations
- Explain the strategies and policies care providers should have in place to protect privacy and confidentiality
- Describe potential breaches of confidentiality and outline responsibilities when a breach has occurred
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for RNs, ENs, and disability support staff who support people living with a disability.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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