Aim: To develop a clear understanding of robust risk assessment. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by risk, hazards and identify who/what could be harmed
• Describe what is risk assessment
• List the relevant legislations in the UK
• Understand the aspect of  liability in this context
• Compliance with regulation and standards
• Understand how to conduct a formal risk assessment in relation to individuals, activities and environments
• Know the CQC inspection process and their criteria with regards to risk assessment
• Understand how to review and update a risk assessment
• Understand the importance of reviewing accidents and incidents and learning from them
• Identify who has the responsibility of managing the risk assessments within the workplace
• Recognise the importance of working with other agencies to manage risks
• Identify risks in the life-context of the individual and their circumstances (and therefore impact on quality of life and individual wellbeing)
• Identify risk perspectives from all the people involved
• Identify weighting of risks (to establish high and low risk concerns, impact on emotional, social and psychological wellbeing)
• Identify current and past strategies for managing risks
• Ethical considerations or dilemmas related to risk assessment decisions (patient’s consent and dignity/religion)
• Understand the key tasks relating to robust risk management.
• Documentation of a risk assessment and where these should be stored

Course Duration: Face-2-Face session will be delivered at your location for up to 16 attendees. Cost of this course is for all 16 attendees. eLearning: 3 hours. Face to Face session:  Equivalent to a one day course. If you are looking to enroll more than one individual, please visit the Group Creation page HERE.