CSTF - Equality And Diversity Online Training

Equality and Diversity in Healthcare Training Module:

1. Introduction to Equality and Diversity:

   • Understanding the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
   • Recognizing the importance of promoting equality and diversity in healthcare.

2. Legal Framework:

   • Overview of relevant legislation, such as the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998.
   • Understanding the protected characteristics and their implications in healthcare.

3. Equality in Healthcare:

   • Addressing unconscious bias and stereotypes in healthcare practice.
   • Ensuring equal access to healthcare services for all patients.
   • Promoting fairness and equity in treatment and care provision.

4. Diversity in Healthcare:

   • Recognizing and respecting different cultures, beliefs, and values.
   • Providing culturally competent care to diverse patient populations.
   • Understanding the impact of culture on health and healthcare outcomes.

5. Human Rights in Healthcare:

   • Understanding the fundamental principles of human rights.
   • Respecting and promoting patients' rights to dignity, privacy, and autonomy.
   • Recognizing and addressing potential human rights violations in healthcare settings.

6. Communication and Language:

   • Effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.
   • Overcoming language barriers and utilizing interpretation services.
   • Ensuring clear and accessible information for all patients.

7. Challenging Discrimination and Harassment:

   • Identifying and addressing discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the workplace.
   • Knowing the procedures for reporting incidents and seeking support.
   • Creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

8. Promoting Inclusive Practice:

   • Strategies for promoting equality, diversity, and human rights in healthcare settings.
   • Collaborating with colleagues to create inclusive care plans.
   • Incorporating diversity considerations into policies, procedures, and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the terms of Equality and Diversity and Human Rights within the health sector.
2. Understand how to proactively promote equality, diversity, and human rights.
3. Understand the purpose and benefits of monitoring equalities and health inequalities.
4. Understand the positive impact of an effective approach to equality, diversity, and human rights on society, organizations, and individuals.
5. Understand how legislation and organizational policies empower individuals and uphold rights.
6. Know how to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and respect as individuals.
7. Know the appropriate actions to take if there are concerns about equality and diversity practices, including utilizing local whistleblowing procedures and related policies such as Bullying at Work and Dignity at Work.

Certificates are included.

Course Duration 1 Hour.

This Training module will be available for 6 months to complete from date of purchase.