Duration: 30 minutes
Objectives:
- What dignity is
- How privacy and dignity can be compromised
- How to ensure that privacy and dignity are maintained
- How to support individuals to make decisions
- What is the Mental Capacity Act
- When risk assessments are necessary
- What to do if you disagree with a decision
- How to encourage active participation
- What are the benefits of active participation
- The principles of self-care
Key topics
What is dignity?: How to maintain privacy and dignity: Supporting individuals to make decisions: Testing for capacity – the Mental Capacity Act: Risk assessments: Encouraging active participation: Enabling self-care.
The knowledge element of standard 7 of the Care Certificate is covered in this course.
This course is aimed at:
- New members of staff in Healthcare Support Worker roles
- New members of staff in Adult Social Care Worker roles
- Any staff members who provide direct care to patients or individuals needing support
How to Book
If you are interested in attending any of the training opportunities listed, please ask your employer to contact the Direct Payments Team on: 01942 489579 or email: dasdirectpayments@wigan.gov.uk
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