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Duty of Candour (England)

This candour course will guide you on your duty as a care worker to remain honest in an accident or in an unexpected incident when it comes to describing it.

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  • Accredited training

    Fully accredited and meets UK and EU legal requirements.

  • Duration 20 mins

    Complete the course online at your own pace, with no time limit.

  • Certificate of completion

    Receive a printable PDF e-certificate when you complete the course.

  • All major browsers and devices

    Access the course using PC, Mac, iOS or Android devices.

About this course

It is important to be open and honest with any people involved in an accident or their family, explain what has happened and what the next steps are in the Duty of Candour procedure. This course will help you understand your legal responsibilities when it comes to accidents.

This course is for care practitioners to learn how to respond to incidents that have occurred accidentally or unexpectedly and guides on remaining honest about it all.

What’s Included

  • Fully accredited organisation
  • Compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices
  • Printable PDF e-certificate upon completion

Modules

Follows the Francis Report and the Care Act (2014)

You will learn the legal responsibility to be honest and truthful regarding any accidents.

Recognise the different types of harms

You will learn to be aware of the different levels of harm that can be caused so as you are aware when to use the duty of candour procedure.

Learn the procedure

You will also learn the outline of how healthcare providers or healthcare organisations deal with any accidental harm.

Understand the benefits

You will also learn the advantages of being transparent in case of an incident.

How it works

Learn online, at your own pace

How it works

Our e-learning courses are delivered online through the Tayl platform, so you can complete them on any device that can access the internet, take a break at any time and pick up where you left off.

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