The Duty of Care course is designed to help learners understand their legal and professional responsibilities to keep others safe from harm while carrying out their roles. The course focuses on recognising risks, acting responsibly, and maintaining safe and ethical practices within health, social care, and workplace environments.
This programme supports individuals in developing awareness of duty of care principles and applying them correctly in everyday situations.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
• Health and social care workers
• Support workers and care assistants
• Teachers and education staff
• Supervisors and managers
• Anyone responsible for the safety and wellbeing of others
Why Duty of Care Is Important
Duty of care is a fundamental principle that ensures individuals act in the best interests of others while minimising risks. Fulfilling duty of care responsibilities helps prevent harm, promotes safety, and ensures compliance with professional and legal standards.
This course helps learners understand how duty of care applies in real-life scenarios and how to respond appropriately when concerns arise.
Course Content
The course covers essential topics, including:
• Understanding duty of care
• Legal and ethical responsibilities
• Identifying and reducing risks
• Balancing duty of care and individual rights
• Managing difficult situations
• Reporting concerns appropriately
• Safe working practices
• Professional accountability
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will:
• Understand duty of care responsibilities
• Identify potential risks and hazards
• Apply safe and ethical decision-making
• Respond appropriately to concerns
• Maintain professional standards and accountability
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This certificate provides evidence of training and professional development.
Important Notes
This course is educational and does not replace employer-specific policies, procedures, or legal requirements.
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£120.00
