- 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 to better communicate with each other and with the people you support Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to: -
Aim: To develop and clear understanding of ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are a part of your practice Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights
- Identify the signs of a discriminatory behaviour
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain how to work in an inclusive way
- Describe what you can do to reduce and eliminate any discriminatory behaviour
- Understand where to get information, advice and support about equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining an individual’s dignity while providing care and support to them Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the principles that underpin privacy and dignity in care
- Describe how to maintain the privacy and dignity of the person you support
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain how to support the person’s right to make choices
- Explain how to support the person to make choices about the support they receive
- Understand how to support the person to be active in their own life (for example, through ‘active participation’)
- Explain how to support the person to actively participate in the support they receive
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Aim: To develop an understanding of using and managing data securely in a care setting Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the need for secure handling of information in care settings
- Describe how to access support for handling information
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how to handle information in accordance with agreed ways of working
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of working in a person-centred way Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Define what is meant by person-centred values
- Understand how to work in a person-centred way
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain the importance of mental capacity when providing person-centred care
- Understand how to support the individual by addressing factors that may be causing pain, discomfort or emotional distress
- Understand how to support the individual to maintain their identity, self-esteem, spiritual and overall wellbeing
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Aim: To understand the importance of privacy and dignity within health and social care, and how to implement them into your work. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what is meant by privacy and dignity
- Describe the principles behind keeping an individual’s privacy and dignity
- List 3 ways to maintain the privacy and dignity of an individual
- Explain how to support the “right to choose” of an individual
- Describe what an informed choice is, and how to support an individual to have one
- Explain what active participation is, and 3 ways to promote it
