This online Care Certificate Standard 4 course is designed for healthcare support workers, adult social care workers, and non-clinical staff such as porters, cooks, and drivers who have direct contact with patients or service users. It is suitable for new staff as part of their induction, as well as existing staff members who wish to enhance their understanding of equality and diversity within healthcare and social care settings.

This Care Certificate Standard 4 online course is divided into the following sections:

Introduction

• Overview of the importance of equality and diversity.

Equality Act (2010) 

• Detailed explanation of the key legislation.

Fairness and equality

• Strategies for promoting fairness in the workplace.

Human rights

• Understanding the basic human rights applicable within care settings.

Discrimination and the law

• Exploration of legal protections against discrimination.

The ladder of prejudice

• Understanding the levels of prejudice and methods to combat it.

Summary and end of course assessment

• Consolidation of learned concepts and assessment to ensure understanding.

The aims of this Care Certificate Standard 4 elearning course are to:

• Foster an appreciation for the significance of creating an inclusive workplace.
• Educate on the policies and legislation that underpin equality and diversity initiatives.
• Address challenges related to inequalities and discrimination in the workplace.

This Care Certificate Standard 4 -e-learning course will:

• Explain the critical aspects of the Equality Act 2010 and its implications for the workplace.
• Describe the principles of fairness and equality and how they can be implemented in care settings.
• Identify and discuss human rights relevant to the health and social care context.
• Outline methods for recognising and addressing discrimination, prejudice, stereotyping, and bullying.
• Provide strategies to challenge and reduce prejudice and discrimination effectively.