Description
Welcome to the Halo Staffing eLearning course on – Being safe and secure online.
The first section of this course will emphasise the importance of cyber security in the health and social care sector.
We will then add more to this with an up-to-date information about the different types of data security threats.
At this point we will list all the relevant legislations in the UK.
The next topic will cover the principles of data security.
We will then educate you about the signs of online abuse and how and what you can do to safeguard people who may be at risk of cyber-crime or other harmful online activity.
We will also inform you about the crucial role you ought to play in avoiding data security threats and keeping the systems and data of your organisation safe.
Finally, we will explain how to raise a concern and who to report to if you become aware of, or suspect, a data breach or any risk to data security.
Is this for me?
This course has been carefully designed for carers, support workers, nurses and managers who want to learn about being safe and secure online. As specialists in providing staffing solutions Halo Staffing’s courses are relevant for many industries including health and social care for carers, support workers, nurses and managers. Completing this course will ensure that you are fully up to date with relevant content to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your field. On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a certificate which will be valid for 1 year.
Why should I take this course?
You should take this course if it’s necessary for you or your team to learn about being safe and secure online, protect people and keep them safe from harm and abuse in a health care setting. Keeping in line with the UKGDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2026, the guidance from Skills for Care, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
What are the benefits of taking this course?
This course will inform the care staff about data and cyber security, the latest cyber-security threats and how to be safe and secure online. in a Health and Social Care setting.
What will I learn?
This course will provide you and/or your team with a clear understanding of how to stay safe and secure online, helping to prevent unauthorised access to systems, data, and sensitive information. It highlights the importance of cyber security within the health and social care sector and explains why protecting personal and organisational data is essential. You and/or your team will learn about the latest data security threats, the risks they pose to individuals and organisations, the relevant UK legislation, and the key principles of data security. In addition, the course will help you recognise the signs of online abuse and understand the actions you can take to safeguard individuals who may be vulnerable to cybercrime or other harmful online activities. Finally, it will provide guidance on where to seek support and who to contact if you have concerns about a potential data breach or any risk to data security within your workplace.
Course Duration: 30 minutes.
