CSTF Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (Healthcare) - Level 1 | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited

Course Duration	80 minutes
CPD Hours	2 hours
Accreditation	CPD Certification Service
Certification	CPD Certificate
Certificate Validity	3 years

Who is the course for?

This Level 1 equality, diversity and human rights e-learning course is tailored for all individuals working in healthcare settings, including clinical, non-clinical, unpaid and voluntary staff. It serves as an essential introduction for those new to the healthcare sector and a valuable refresher for seasoned professionals on equality, diversity, and human rights principles.

Course content

This CSTF online equality, diversity and human rights course covers the following:

Understanding legislation and regulations:

A comprehensive introduction to the laws and guidelines governing equality, diversity, and human rights in the healthcare sector.

Tackling discrimination:

Exploration of the root causes of discrimination and practical strategies to encourage inclusivity across healthcare settings.

Addressing prejudice and unfairness:

The importance of identifying, confronting, and overcoming prejudice, discrimination, and injustice within healthcare environments.

Building inclusive workplaces:

Effective methods for developing and sustaining workplaces that value diversity and inclusiveness.

Equality and equity:

Insights into the principles of equality and equity and how they facilitate diversity and inclusion within healthcare.

The FREDA principles:

An examination of the FREDA principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity, Autonomy) and their significance in delivering person-centred care and support services.

*This eLearning course aligns with UK CSTF standards and fulfils CQC, Care Inspectorates, and other regulatory requirements, ensuring comprehensive, compliant training for all health and social care participants.

Course aims

The aims of this equality, diversity and human rights online course are to:

Introduce learners to equality, diversity, human rights legislation, and regulations relevant to healthcare settings.
Increase learners' awareness of discrimination and the need to ensure inclusive workplaces.

Learning objectives

To achieve the aims, this CSTF equality, diversity, and human rights online course will:

Introduce and clarify key concepts of equality, diversity, inclusive practice, discrimination, and human rights within healthcare.
Navigate the relevant legislation and guidelines governing these principles in healthcare settings, ensuring learners understand the legal framework.
Discuss the root causes of discrimination and offer practical strategies to foster inclusivity. The goal is to transform healthcare environments into spaces where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is standard practice.
Highlight the significance of addressing and overcoming prejudice and unfairness, providing learners with the knowledge and skills to challenge these behaviours effectively.
Guide learners through the process of building and maintaining inclusive workplaces where every individual feels valued and respected.
Explore the principles of equality and equity and their role in promoting diversity and inclusion, ensuring healthcare professionals can apply them in daily interactions.
Delve into the FREDA principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity, Autonomy) and their application in delivering person-centred care and support services, emphasising the importance of these principles in enhancing patient care quality.
Equip learners with strategies to challenge discrimination, prejudice, and unfairness within their professional settings, empowering them to act as advocates for change.
Provide guidance on effectively utilising organisational policies and procedures, including whistle-blowing policies, to address equality and diversity practices concerns.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this equality and diversity and human rights e-learning course, learners will:

Understand the terms of equality and diversity and human rights and how they are applied within the context of the health sector.
Understand how a proactive, inclusive approach to equality, diversity and human rights can be promoted.
Understand the purpose and benefits of monitoring equalities and health inequalities.
Understand the benefits that an effective approach to equality, diversity and human rights can have on society, organisations and individuals.
Understand how legislation, organisational policies and processes can empower individuals to act appropriately and understand people’s rights.
Know how to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, respect, and value people.
Know what to do if there are concerns about equality and diversity practices, including how to use any local whistle-blowing policy procedures and other related policies such as Bullying at Work and Dignity at Work.

*These learning outcomes are based on the CSTF framework's recommendations and regulatory bodies' requirements.

Accreditation and Certification

This online CSTF equality, diversity and human rights training course is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Learners will receive a CPD certificate valid for 3 years that fulfils the standards required by HealthTrust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS), and the NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP), ensuring it meets the comprehensive and relevant training needs.

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Why is the course important?

Understanding and applying equality, diversity, and human rights principles are vital for exceptional healthcare delivery. This online CSTF equality, diversity and human rights course equips professionals to foster an inclusive environment, respecting and fairly treating all. It enhances care quality and workplace positivity.

Aligned with NHS frameworks (HTE, CCS, CPP) and UK CSTF guidelines, both NHS and private sector staff must provide comprehensive education to improve healthcare standards.

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