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Healthcare & Social Care Compliance Essentials
Comprehensive compliance training for healthcare and social care professionals covering safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and CQC regulatory requirements. Designed for nurses, care workers, ward managers, GPs, and all staff working in NHS, care home, and community care settings across England and Wales.
3 modules, 9 lessons~35 minutes80% pass mark36 flipcards, 9 scenarios
CPD AlignedCertificate of Completion
This course content has been AI-generated from UK healthcare legislation and regulatory guidance including the Care Act 2014, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CQC Regulations, and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Your organisation's compliance and governance team must verify the accuracy and completeness of this material before using it as part of your official training programme.
What you will learn
- Recognise the six types of abuse and understand your safeguarding responsibilities
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 when supporting individuals who may lack capacity
- Implement effective infection prevention and control measures in care settings
- Manage medication safely including controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act
- Uphold patient confidentiality in line with the Caldicott Principles and UK GDPR
- Prepare for CQC inspections and meet the fundamental standards of care
- Fulfil your Duty of Candour obligations when things go wrong
Who is this for?
All staff in healthcare and social care settings including NHS, care homes, and community care
Course details
Duration~35 min
Modules3
Lessons9
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.6
Jurisdiction
UK (Care Act 2014, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Caldicott Principles, UK GDPR).
Course Modules
1
Safeguarding & Duty of Care
~12 minUnderstanding your legal duties to protect adults and children from abuse and neglect, and applying the Mental Capacity Act when individuals cannot make decisions for themselves.
Safeguarding Adults: Recognising Abuse and Neglect
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Safeguarding Children: Signs, Reporting, and Your Legal Duty
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Best Interests Decisions
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
2
Health & Safety in Care Settings
~12 minPractical health and safety compliance for healthcare environments covering infection prevention, manual handling, and safe medication management.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Manual Handling and Patient Safety
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Medication Management and Controlled Substances
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
3
Data Protection & CQC Compliance
~12 minProtecting patient confidentiality, meeting CQC fundamental standards, and understanding your obligations under the Duty of Candour when things go wrong.
Patient Confidentiality and the Caldicott Principles
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
CQC Fundamental Standards and Inspection Readiness
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Duty of Candour: Being Open When Things Go Wrong
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
15
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
9/9
Certificate
Yes
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