The Duty of Care Awareness course is designed to help learners understand their responsibilities to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and protection of individuals in care settings. The course focuses on recognising duty of care principles, understanding legal and ethical responsibilities, and applying safe practices in day-to-day care work.
This programme helps learners understand how duty of care supports safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
• Health and social care workers
• Support workers and care assistants
• Healthcare professionals
• Volunteers working in care environments
• Anyone responsible for supporting others
Why Duty of Care Is Important
Duty of care is a fundamental principle in health and social care. It ensures that individuals are protected from harm and that care providers act responsibly, ethically, and professionally.
This course helps learners recognise potential risks and take appropriate actions to safeguard individuals.
Course Content
The course covers key topics, including:
• Understanding duty of care
• Legal and ethical responsibilities
• Balancing duty of care and individual rights
• Identifying risks and hazards
• Reporting concerns and incidents
• Safeguarding and protection
• Following policies and procedures
• Professional accountability
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will:
• Understand duty of care principles
• Recognise responsibilities in care settings
• Identify and manage risks
• Promote safety and wellbeing
• Apply professional and ethical standards
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This certificate demonstrates training in duty of care awareness.
Important Notes
This course is educational in nature and does not replace organisation-specific policies, legal advice, or statutory safeguarding training.
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£120.00
