Handling Information in a Care Setting

Handling Information in a Care Setting

Overview

Handling Information in a Care Setting is designed to teach you why it is important to build trust with people in your care. If you’re a care worker, it is imperative that you handle personal and confidential information of people in your care efficiently and discreetly. This will lead to building trust and maintaining a trustworthy relationship. The course will introduce you to handling information appropriately, what happens in a breach, what that looks like and how this can lead to distrust of the care worker. You will learn how to avoid a breakdown of trust and maintain confidential information securely.

Key modules in this course will be fully explored to give you a comprehensive understanding of the importance of working with transparency in a care setting. You will become confident in your role and ensure you provide a trusting environment for service users.

Handling Information in a Care Setting features practical tips and advice on how to build and maintain a trusting relationship with care users by keeping information secure. This is a CPD certified course which demonstrates to potential employers that you are continually developing yourself, and will make you a desirable candidate across the adult and social care sectors.

Why You Should Consider Taking this Course at 1Training?

1Training is a leading online provider for several accrediting bodies, and provides learners the opportunity to take this exclusive course awarded by CPD. At 1Training, we give our fullest attention to our learners’ needs and ensure they have the necessary information required to proceed with the Course. Learners who register will be given excellent support, discounts for future purchases and be eligible for a TOTUM Discount card and Student ID card with amazing offers and access to retail stores, the library, cinemas, gym memberships and their favourite restaurants.

Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to the concept of handling information in a care setting
• Learn why you need to secure information
• Understand the important role of confidentiality and why it helps to develop a trusting relationship
• Define key terms including ‘need to know’ and ‘consent’

Course Curriculum
1: Legislation
2: Putting it Into Practice

This course is recommended for,

• Individuals working in a care environment
• Individuals preparing to work in the care sector

Method of Assessment 

In order to qualify in the course ‘Handling Information in a Care Setting’ successfully, learners will take an online test. This online test is marked automatically, so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Pass Mark: 70%

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the ‘Handling Information in a Care Setting’ Certificate.