Dignity in Care

Who is the course for?

This module is aimed at anyone working with adults in a social care setting, alongside other providers of public services for example hospitals, care homes or community support services.

What will I study?

Dignity can be a difficult term to define. This is because dignity means different things to different people and can cover a wide range of topics. We believe that dignity is about ensuring that people in care are treated with dignity and respect in adult social care whatever the setting.

The 2006 the Department of Health sought views from members of the public and health and social care staff to help identify examples where services did not treat people with dignity and respect. The study categorized the examples into four main areas, the environment that care and support being provided in, attitudes and behavior of workers, the culture of care within the organization and in care activities. Whilst poor service must always be challenged to ensure service respects people’s dignity, we should not forget there are many examples of good practice.

On completion of this module learners will have covered these learning objectives:

•Understand how the people we support might feel when not treated with dignity and respect

•Know what constitutes best practise when providing services with dignity and respect

•Understand why inappropriate staff attitudes and practices must be challenged

•Ensure all staff working in adult social care employ best practise

•Understand the ten key aspects of the Department of Health’s Dignity Challenge

Lesson Plan

•Welcome and Learning Objectives
•Definition of Dignity
•Safeguarding and Dignity
•Social Policy, Legislation and Summary

How will the course be delivered?

With over 50 interactive screens, it is estimated that this module will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete (depending on learning speed). As an e-learning module you can complete this training in convenient stages and revisit whenever you wish. The system will record your progress throughout.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no specific entry requirements for this module.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

What can I do next?

There are many other Care and Health courses on our website, click here for further information.

How much does it cost?

£40.00 per person