Healthcare is an incredibly important sector in society and due to its nature, there is an immense amount of law and regulations governing it and setting the standards of how care should be provided.
Those within healthcare must understand the legal issues commonly faced and how to navigate the law best to provide care to their patients ethically that prioritises their well-being. Alongside the physical treatment, healthcare providers must also understand the ethical side of healthcare and how a patient’s personal views and backgrounds may influence the type of care they expect to receive. All care options should be carefully discussed with patients so they can provide their informed consent.
Healthcare providers must also understand what aspects of care they are legally obligated to report, such as potential abuse, notifiable diseases and any births and deaths within the facility.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is designed for anyone in the healthcare sector who wishes to develop their knowledge of healthcare laws. It would be most beneficial for:
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review video examples of ethical challenges faced within healthcare to identify what laws and regulations it would fall under and how you would ideally proceed in the situation.
They will partake in a variety of learning exercises and methods to aid in knowledge development, including seminars, video materials, case studies and role-playing activities. This assortment of group and individual activities guarantees that the participants will develop a full and cohesive understanding of the taught content and any relevant practical skills.
Section 1: Government Law and Ethics
Section 2: Health Ethics and Confidentiality
Section 3: Criminal Aspects of Healthcare
Section 4: Patient Consent
Section 5: Legal Reporting Requirements
Reporting the births and deaths of patients.
Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.
Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.
CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.