Duty of Care Awareness
This Duty of Care course helps staff understand their responsibilities in promoting safe and ethical care practices. Delegates will explore legal frameworks, codes of conduct, and how to respond to incidents, complaints, and dilemmas that may arise in care settings. The session includes practical discussions on handling conflict, promoting independence, and managing risk professionally. This course is ideal for carers, support workers, and frontline health and social care staff.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 3 Years | 6 Hours | Continuous | - | - |
- Introduction and course overview
- Understanding legislation and the concept of duty of care
- Codes of practice and professional responsibilities
- Duty of care dilemmas and supporting independence
- Responding to complaints, incidents, and near misses
- Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding overview
- Handling conflict and difficult situations
- Summary, reflection, and course evaluation
