Alison Free Online Learning
Fundamentals of Health and Social Care (Free Online Course With Certificate)
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DURATION
4 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
Providing health and social care services is of significant importance in our society. This course will help you understand the rules and regulations you must follow and the difference between health and social care. In addition, you will discover the importance of effective communication, the roles and legal rights and responsibilities of social workers in health care and the crucial principles and policies you must follow.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 4-5 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This course on the ‘Fundamentals of Health and Social Care’ provides an in-depth understanding of the most critical areas to address in this field and teaches how to apply essential principles. It describes and analyses the characteristics and methods of communication and the rights and responsibilities of a social worker in health care. This course will help you discern your caregiver and medical professional role and address questions regarding promoting equality, diversity and rights. Then we will explore the essential principles and policies of health and social care workers and divulge the advantages of this as a career.
The course then prepares you to study the legal practice standards, including fundamental regulations you must understand. Next, we delve into ethical considerations and describe how to protect vulnerable individuals effectively. Finally, we will investigate the advantages of doctor-patient confidentiality and the caregiver's legal responsibilities.
If you are starting in this field, enrolling in this course will help you become familiar with the fundamentals of health and social responsibility. In addition, you will have access to all the facts you require to make educated decisions regarding the laws and regulations that control your work. This course is a fantastic place to start learning the ins and outs of health and social care. We highly recommend that you enrol.
Module 1
Introduction to Health and Social Care
This module will help you analyze the nature of health and social care. The importance of communication in health and social care will be studied. The discussion will focus on the role of health and social care professionals. We'll help you respond: What are your rights as a professional? What values do professionals and social care promote?
Module 2
Legal, Standards of Practice, and Ethical Aspects
Beginning the module will be a review of physician-patient confidentiality. We will help you organize information on patient record access legislation. You will also evaluate potential hazards to the health and social care environment. You will be able to respond to questions like "What is Health and Social Care Risk?" "Who might be impacted?"
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain who provides healthcare and the advantages of having a healthcare provider.
- Determine the significance and value of communication.
- Describe the rights and obligations of a healthcare social worker.
- Explain the responsibilities of a caregiver and a healthcare provider.
- Summarise the physician-patient privilege and the significance of PLRC implementation.
- Define the legislation governing patient record access.
- Discuss the various abortion laws in the United States.
- Identify how to shield vulnerable people.
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Career Opportunities
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