At Learning Connect, our Duty of Care Training Course is designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of the legal and professional responsibilities that apply to all individuals working in health and social care. Whether you are new to the sector or looking to refresh your existing knowledge, this course ensures you are fully prepared to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
"Duty of care" refers to the legal obligation to always act in the best interest of individuals in your care, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. It is a fundamental aspect of working in the care sector, helping professionals make responsible decisions while respecting individuals' rights and dignity.
This duty of care training course equips learners with the understanding to recognise dilemmas, manage conflicts, and work ethically and professionally in real-world care settings.
It is also an essential part of induction training for new staff members in health and social care settings.
This course enhances professional development while supporting high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
Enroll in our duty of care training course today and take the next step towards becoming a more confident, informed, and responsible care professional.
The Duty of Care Training Course provides essential knowledge on the legal and professional responsibilities of care workers. It helps learners understand how to act in the best interests of those they support, ensuring safety, dignity, and well-being in all aspects of care.
Duty of Care Training Course is ideal for anyone working in health and social care, including support workers, care assistants, nurses, and volunteers. It’s also suitable for new employees as part of their mandatory induction training.
Key topics include understanding duty of care, legal and ethical responsibilities, managing conflicts and dilemmas, safeguarding concerns, and communication best practices in care settings.
Yes, the course is CPD accredited, meaning it meets Continuing Professional Development standards. Upon successful completion, learners receive a certificate that is widely recognised by employers in the care sector.
The course typically takes 1 to 2 hours to complete, depending on your pace. Since it’s self-paced and fully online, you can start and finish at your convenience.
Mandatory Care Courses - Duty of Care online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will need to complete a multiple choice answer exam with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test ten (10) times. Although you need to purchase the same course again when you used all ten (10) attempts.
Our online social care courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format which is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available for an additional fee. All evidence of learning and certification will remain in our system for your future reference.
1. Understand legal obligations under duty care.
2. Recognize signs of abuse and neglect.
3. Apply effective communication with vulnerable individuals.
4. Implement safety measures to prevent harm.
5. Assess risks accurately in care settings.
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