Provides employees with a good understanding of the legal requirements in record keeping and communication

Course Objectives /Aims & Learning Outcomes

Course Aims:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to ;

• State the law regarding confidentiality
• Explain about data protection
• Describe Caldicott principles

Learning Outcomes:

• To make staff more aware of the importance of record keeping and the service users rights

Course Outline

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Confidentiality awareness
• Data protection Act
• Caldicott Principles
• Freedom of Information Act

Intended for

• All employees in the health and social care sector

Modes of delivery

• Presentation
• Group discussion and activities
• Assessment

Benefits Perceived by the Delegates

• Correct interpretation of the law regarding confidentiality
• Attendance Certificate

Course Duration

• 3 hrs