- Describe the importance of cyber security in the health and social care sector
- Understand the different types of data security threats (both physical and digital)
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Describe the principles of data security
- Describe how to identify signs of online abuse and safeguard others who may be at risk of cyber-crime or other harmful online activity
- Understand how you play a crucial role in avoiding data security threats and keeping the systems and data of your organisation safe
- Know who to report to and how to raise concerns if you become aware of, or suspect, a data breach or any risk to data security
Practical training designed to equip all staff with essential digital skills to confidently use workplace technology and systems
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Aim: To understand how to prevent unauthorised access to your systems and data by being safe and secure online Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to: -
Aim: To understand how to use technology to better communicate with each other and with the people you support Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe the various methods of digital communication and their uses
- Understand how to choose the right technology for the situation and adapt your communication style as necessary
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Describe how to use communication technologies safely, securely, and appropriately, with respect for others and in line with your organisation’s policies
- Explain how digital platforms and forums can be useful to collaborate with others
- Understand how to support the service users to use the digital communication tools effectively
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Aim: To understand how to use technology ethically by respecting people's privacy and choices Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe why technology should be used ethically
- Understand the importance of consent
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain the need to involve and support people to make informed choices on the use of technology for their care
- Know what you should do if you are concerned that technology may be negatively impacting someone or their rights
- Summarise your role in using technology for the benefit of people and to enhance their rights
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Aim: To understand the skills required to make efficient use of technology in a care setting Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the basics about the technology
- Describe the list of digital devices you may be working with daily
- List of the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand and match technologies to the care tasks
- Describe how you to make use of accessibility tools on devices and help others to use these tools
- Explain how to use the internet to access websites, search engines or emails as required by your role as a care professional
- Understand how to solve basic problems when using technology
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Aim: To understand how to use, share and manage data safely Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe the importance of data in the health and social care sector
- List the various types of data, how it can be collected, kept up-to-date and shared using technology
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand the concept of confidentiality and explain who is be allowed to handle such information
- List the circumstances in which sharing the relevant and necessary information takes priority over confidentiality
- Explain why people have a right to review and make choices about how their information is used
- Understand the importance of recording care information in an accurate and timely manner using technology
- Explain why the trustworthiness of the source of information is crucial when finding and using data from the internet
- Summarise your responsibilities with regards to safe, compliant and efficient handling of data in the health and social care sector
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Aim: To understand, develop and use digital technology and provide the best person-centred care Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the importance of technology and digital skills in this sector
- Understand how to use technology to work in a person-centred way
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Describe how you can help people to learn about technologies that may benefit them
- Understand how to help people to access their personal information and contribute to their digital social care records
- Explain how to use technology to help people to build and maintain relationships and participate in their community
