Care Certificate Standard 14 - Handling Information

Care Certificate Standard 14 - Handling Information | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information online course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Maintaining confidentiality is a crucial part of building trust with individuals receiving care and support. Healthcare workers need to understand their responsibilities regarding data protection and confidentiality to comply with legal requirements and safeguard sensitive information. This standard explores the legislation, agreed ways of working, and secure systems for recording, storing, and sharing information.

By completing this course, learners understand their responsibilities regarding data protection, confidentiality, and effective communication. Upholding confidentiality and handling information correctly helps build trust with individuals receiving care and ensures the privacy and security of sensitive information.

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Course aims

The aims of this Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information online course are to:

• Appreciate the importance of secure handling of data in health and care.
• Outline the data breaches which can be encountered in healthcare settings.
• Know how to deal with sensitive personal data.
• Understand an individual’s rights and how to safeguard them.

Learning objectives

This Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information online course will:

• Impart knowledge of data security in health and social care.
• Conscientise the learner on their duties in line with health and social care principles and legislation.
• Outline potential threats to information security and how they can be minimised efficiently.
• Explain the principles of good documentation and recordkeeping in health and social care environments.
• Describe the responsibilities of health and social care organisations to deliver personalised health care.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information online course, you will be able to:

• Identify personal data that is a security concern in health and social care settings.
• Explain one’s responsibilities under the National Data Guardian Standards.
• Outline potential threats to information security and how to avoid or minimise them in practice.
• Identify the different legislation and principles of handling sensitive personal data.
• State the different ways of safeguarding confidential data in the health and care sector.

Why is this course essential?

Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information ensures that healthcare workers understand the importance of confidentiality and have the knowledge and skills to handle information appropriately. This standard explores the legislation, agreed ways of working, and secure systems for recording, storing, and sharing information.

Maintaining confidentiality is a crucial part of building trust with individuals receiving care and support. It helps protect their privacy and ensures that sensitive information is shared on a need-to-know basis only. Healthcare workers need to understand their responsibilities regarding data protection and confidentiality to comply with legal requirements and safeguard sensitive information.

What is covered in this course?

This Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information online course is divided into the following:

• Unit 1 – Introduction
• Unit 2 – NDG recommendations
• Unit 3 – Personal information
• Unit 4 – Data security and confidentiality
• Unit 5 – Informing patients and service users
• Unit 6 – GDPR
• Summary
• End of course assessment.

This Care Certificate Standard 14 – Handling Information online course should be completed by health and social care workers who routinely access personal and sensitive information, including:

• Agency and locum health and social care workers
• Doctors and medical locums
• Dental practice staff
• Registered nurses
• Allied healthcare professionals (AHPs)
• Healthcare assistants (HCAs)
• Social care support workers
• Voluntary staff working in the NHS, private and voluntary sectors
• Health and social care administrative staff.

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You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

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