This Duty of Care training provides employers and managers with an understanding of duty of care best practices in the workplace. Your duty of care is a legal obligation and something your care home must abide by to ensure that people in care are kept safe from harm, abuse and injury.

Duty of care refers to the responsibilities held by those who care for others. It is imperative that care staff know about their duty of care, as well as what to do in difficult situations or with errors to ensure the safety of their patient.

This Duty of Care in healthcare course covers an understanding of the working relationship in health and social care, how duty of care contributes to safe practice, the support available, and how to deal with comments, complaints, incidents and difficult situations. This online course is ideal for those who work in the Health and Social Care sector such as healthcare assistants, nursing professionals, social care workers, support workers, and mental health care assistants.

The aim of this Duty of Care course is to greater increase your knowledge of your role and responsibilities, as well as relevant legislation.