Course Introduction:
Upholding dignity and non-discrimination is fundamental to ethical and professional healthcare. This course, “Ensuring Dignity and Non-Discrimination as Healthcare Professionals”, is designed for doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, psychologists, counsellors, physiotherapists, optometrists, opticians, social workers, chiropractors, osteopaths, and other healthcare professionals.
Whether you are responding to a complaint, inquiry, investigation, or fitness to practice process with a regulatory body, or pursuing professional development CPD, this course provides essential knowledge and skills to promote dignity, respect, and non-discrimination in all areas of patient care.
Who This Course is For:
- Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Midwives, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Opticians, Optometrists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and other healthcare professionals facing a complaint, inquiry, or investigation.
- Professionals regulated by GMC, GDC, NMC, HCPC, GPhC, Social Work England, SSSC, GOsC, GCC, and GOC.
- Healthcare professionals aiming to ensure dignity and respect for all patients while meeting regulatory standards.
Key Topics Covered in the Course:
- Non-Discrimination and Dignity CPD Course: Approaches to equality and dignity in healthcare.
- Professionalism and Respect Training: Techniques to promote dignity, respect, and non-discrimination.
- Ethics of Dignity and Equality: Strategies for meeting dignity standards under regulatory guidelines.
- Promoting Equality in Healthcare: Tools to ensure non-discrimination across clinical roles.
Useful Resources:
- GMC: Covers concerns related to clinical competence and professional conduct.
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN): Supports nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in education and training.
- NMC Fitness to Practice Library: Provides information on NMC fitness to practice processes.
- GPhC: Sets detailed standards for pharmacists.
- HCPC: Regulates health and care professionals.
- Social Work England: The regulatory authority for social workers in England.
- SSSC: Registers practicing social workers in Scotland.
- GOC: Provides guidance and standards for opticians and optometrists.
- GCC: Ensures financial integrity and professionalism for chiropractors.
- GOsC: Regulates osteopaths in the UK.
- NHS Services: Details the services available to the public in the UK.
- RCGP: Supports General Practitioners in education and training.
- Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman: Helps the public with healthcare concerns.
