This non-clinical equality, diversity and human rights eLearning course is essential for all staff within healthcare and social care environments, including care home staff, domiciliary and residential staff, health and social care professionals, carers, hospital clerks, and cleaners. It enhances awareness and understanding of equality, diversity, and human rights in non-clinical settings.

The non-clinical equality, diversity, and human rights level 1 course encompasses:

Key definitions

• Understanding fundamental equality, diversity, and human rights concepts.

Equality Act 2010

• Detailed insights into the legislation and its implications for workplace practices.

Creating an inclusive environment

• Strategies to cultivate a workplace that respects and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Challenging prejudice, discrimination, and unfairness

• Techniques to address and overcome discriminatory practices.

Equality vs. equity

• Exploration of the differences between equality and equity and their application in healthcare settings.

Practical application

• Engaging with real-world scenarios to apply learned concepts effectively.

Summary and resources

• Consolidating the key points with additional references for deeper understanding.

This non-clinical equality, diversity and human rights online course aims to:

• Foster a comprehensive understanding of the importance of promoting equal human rights within healthcare and social care environments.
• Develop the skills necessary to create an inclusive environment that respects and values individual differences and upholds the principles of fairness and respect.

To achieve the aims, this non-clinical equality, diversity and human rights level 1 eLearning course will:

• Review and explain key legislation related to equality, diversity, and human rights, focusing on the Equality Act 2010 and its implications for workplace practices.
• Analyse the role of the FREDA principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity, Autonomy) in promoting person-centred support within healthcare settings.
• Detail the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, enhancing understanding of legal protections against discrimination.
• Discuss practical challenges in diverse working environments and offer strategies to manage and benefit from this diversity.
• Provide methods and rationale for challenging prejudice and discrimination, emphasising respecting diverse backgrounds.

On completion of this non-clinical equality, diversity and human rights level 1 online training course, the learner will be able to:

• Explain how to nurture an inclusive environment in the workplace.
• Outline the challenges of working in a diverse environment.
• Distinguish between equality and equity in the effort to uphold equality and diversity.
• Suggest ways in which they can challenge prejudice, discrimination and unfairness.
• Apply the FREDA principle to be person-centred in the support services.

This CPD-accredited non-clinical equality, diversity and human rights e-learning course is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Upon completion, participants will earn a CPD Certificate valid for three years.

The course meets comprehensive compliance requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Regulatory and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Care Inspectorates (Wales and Scotland), Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and other UK health and social care regulatory bodies.

Understanding and implementing the principles of equality, diversity, and human rights is crucial for all staff to ensure a respectful and inclusive working environment. This knowledge is vital for compliance with UK laws and enhancing the quality of care provided to diverse populations, fostering a more equitable healthcare and social care environment.

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