Consent in Health and Social Care
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Consent in Health and Social Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Informed Consent in Health and Social Care online training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
It is fundamental in health and care that the person receiving the care or treatment, i.e. the patient/client,/service user agrees to receive it. That is that he or she provides informed consent to receiving the care or treatment.
By ‘informed’ we mean that the patient/client/service user understands exactly what is going to happen because you or a senior colleague have explained it in a way that he or she can easily understand.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Consent in Health and Social Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this online Informed Consent in Health and Social Care training course are to improve awareness of the importance of obtaining informed consent before undertaking procedures or providing care.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Informed Consent in Health and Social Care training course, the learner will:
- Know critical factors to consider when obtaining consent.
- Improve their understanding of the legislation regarding consent in health and social care environments.
- Be able to identify and apply the primary forms of consent in routine practice.
- Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Improve awareness of mental capacity assessment and deprivation of liberty safeguards.
Why is this Consent in Health and Social Care course important?
It is fundamental in health and care that the person receiving the care or treatment, i.e. the patient/client, agrees to receive it. That is that he or she provides informed consent to receiving the care or treatment. By ‘informed’, we mean that the patient/client understands exactly what is going to happen because you or a senior colleague have explained it in a way that he or she can easily understand.
Our online Informed Consent in Health and Social Care training course covers the legal and professional responsibilities relating to informed consent.
What is covered in this course?
This online Informed Consent in Health and Social Care e-learning course covers the following:
- An introduction to the fundamental principles for consenting to treatments or procedures
- What the law says about consent
- Definition of informed consent
- How to respond to patient requests and questions
- Other factors to consider when obtaining consent
- Definition of voluntary consent
- Understanding the fundamental principles of adult competence
- Refusal of treatment
- How capacity is assessed
- What to do if a patient or service user lacks the capacity
- What support is available for people who cannot consent
- How to support people who lack capacity in practice
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Key provisions to protect vulnerable adults when obtaining consent
- Court referrals for adults who lack the capacity
- Definition of advance decisions
- Issues around children and consent
- Understanding parental responsibilities
- Complex situations concerning consent
- Definition of delegated consent
- The primary forms of consent
- Consent forms that are used in healthcare environments
- Key points to remember about the consent process
- Where to find further information on consent (online learning resources).
Consent in Health and Social Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Informed Consent in Health and Social Care e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Community services.
Consent in Health and Social Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
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.
Consent in Health and Social Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
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).
Consent in Health and Social Care - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Certificates
CPD Certified Certificate
Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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