Description
Welcome to the Halo Staffing eLearning course on – Ethical use of technology.
At the beginning of this course, we will explain why technology should be used ethically in the Health and Social Care sector.
The next section will be about consent and its importance.
At this point we will list all the relevant legislations in the UK.
The next section will explain the need to involve and support people to make informed choices on the use of technology for their care.
We will also inform you what you should do if you are concerned that technology may be negatively impacting someone or their rights.
The final section of this course will reinforce the importance of using technology for the benefit of people and to enhance their rights.
Is this for me?
This course has been carefully designed for carers, support workers, nurses and managers who want to learn about the ethical use of technology in the Health and Social care sector. 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 the ethical use of technology in the Health and Social care sector, protect people and keep them safe from harm and abuse in a health care setting. Keeping in line with the Human Rights Act 1998, The Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, The Equality Act 2010, UKGDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2026, the guidance provided by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and CQC.
What are the benefits of taking this course?
This course helps care staff understand the ethical use of technology in care settings. It highlights the importance of obtaining informed consent, supporting individuals to make informed choices about the technology used in their care, and respecting their rights and preferences. The course also explains how to recognise and respond to concerns where the use of technology may have a negative impact on an individual’s wellbeing, independence, privacy, or rights.
What will I learn?
This course will provide you and/or your team with a comprehensive understanding of the ethical use of technology within the health and social care sector. You and/or your team will learn about the importance of obtaining informed consent, the relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements, and the need to actively involve and support individuals in making informed decisions about the technology used in their care. The course also explores the role of care workers in using technology to enhance outcomes for service users, while recognising and escalating concerns when the use of technology may be having a negative impact on an individual’s wellbeing, rights, dignity, or independence.
Course Duration: 30 minutes.
