TIGER Information Quality Assurance

Who is the course for?

Anyone working in the NHS. As information governance is a key issue all employees should know about how to handle patient-identifiable information within an organisation. It is also appropriate to all Public Sector bodies including Education, Council, Police, Fire and Government.

What will I study?

This engaging NHS and Social Care-specific module will look at why good quality information underpins sound decision making and contributes to the improvement of service provided. It will cover the nature of errors, tell the learner what Information Quality is all about and the management and supporting bodies behind it, as well as stating its role in Information Governance. Having completed the course learners will be able to explain why it is important to an organisation, describe the main areas of legislation and regulation, explain what needs to be done and be in a position to promote best practice within your organisation.

The module is structured into a number of engaging learning activities which guide the learner through each activity. These modules are supported by graphics, animations and a range of knowledge challenges which not only help with the retention of information but which are constantly re-enforcing key messages.

How will the course be delivered?

It is estimated that this module will take approximately 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 Outline:

• Learning Objectives
• Why Good Information is Essential
• The Nature of Errors
• What is Information Quality Assurance?
• Management and Supporting Bodies
• Information Governance
• Summary

Course Entry Criteria

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

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

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

• 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 TIGER 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?

The course is priced at £40.00 per delegate.