This course aims to educate you about the importance of privacy and dignity whilst providing care.

Level: n/a
Duration: 30 minutes approx
Assessment Method: Multiple Choice Assessment
Certificate: PDF
Recommended Refresher: Yearly
Framework and Standards: Healthcare
Course Provider: Secure Training Services

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to.
1. Explain the role of privacy in maintaining an individual's dignity within healthcare settings
2. Identify key practices that protect a patient’s privacy, including managing personal space, body exposure, and confidentiality of information.
3. Outline how to uphold dignity through respectful communication, involving patients in decision-making, and acknowledging their individual preferences and cultural values.
4. List techniques to ensure that care is delivered in a manner that minimises embarrassment or discomfort for the patient.
5. Describe the importance of fostering patient autonomy and independence as a means to enhance dignity in care.
6. Recognise cultural, religious, and personal beliefs that influence an individual’s perception of dignity.
7. Identify opportunities for improvement in care practices to ensure that privacy and dignity are consistently upheld in all interactions.
8. Analyse case studies where privacy or dignity was compromised and identify the impact on patient well-being.

This course is made up of the following modules
- Privacy and Dignity
- Dignity in Care

Healthcare Professionals
Domiciliary Care
Care Homes
Hospitals
Nurses, HCA's, Care Workers, Care Managers.