Course Description
Equality, diversity, and human rights are fundamental principles in healthcare that ensure fair, respectful, and equitable treatment for all individuals, regardless of their background, beliefs, or personal characteristics. This course aims to provide healthcare workers with the essential knowledge and skills to promote and maintain an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment in their practice. By understanding the importance of equality, diversity, and human rights, healthcare workers can contribute to improving patient outcomes, enhancing the quality of care, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
What will be taught topics
- Understand the importance of these principles in healthcare
- Identify the different types of discrimination and their impact on patients and healthcare providers
- Explain the legal and ethical framework surrounding equality, diversity, and human rights in healthcare
- Explore strategies to promote inclusion and eliminate discrimination in the workplace
- Enhance communication skills to address diverse patient needs
- Recognise and respond to situations that may infringe on the rights of patients or colleagues
- Know what to do if there are concerns about equality and diversity practices, including
whistle blowing, bullying and dignity at Work
Lesson list
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Exam- Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights in Healthcare
