Principles of Care and Confidentiality
Providing safe, respectful and person-centred care requires professionals to understand core care values while protecting people's privacy and personal information. Health and social care workers need to balance individual needs, equality, risk and professional responsibilities while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
This CPD-accredited Principles of Care and Confidentiality course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses and other professionals working in health and social care. Learners will develop an understanding of core care values, equal opportunities, balancing risk and responsibility, confidentiality and information security, helping them support individuals safely, respectfully and professionally.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1.5 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Principles of person-centred care
Confidentiality and information security
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build a strong understanding of core principles and values in health and social care.
Promote respectful, person-centred and inclusive care.
Improve awareness of equality and equal opportunities in care settings.
Support appropriate approaches to balancing individual choice, risk and professional responsibility.
Strengthen confidentiality and information security practices.
Did You Know?
Confidentiality is an important part of professional care. Protecting personal information helps maintain trust and supports individuals' privacy and dignity.
Why Learn With Carelearner
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Introduction to Care and Confidentiality
Introduces the fundamental principles of care and confidentiality and explores their importance in providing safe, respectful and professional support.
Principles of Care - Core Values
Explores the core values that underpin effective health and social care, including dignity, respect, choice, independence and person-centred support.
Promoting Equal Opportunities
Covers the importance of equality, inclusion and fair treatment and explores how professionals can promote equal opportunities in care settings.
Balancing Risk and Responsibilities
Explores how professionals can balance individual choice and independence with appropriate risk management and their responsibilities as care providers.
Confidentiality and Information Security
Covers the importance of maintaining confidentiality and protecting personal information through appropriate information handling and security practices.
Who Is This Course For?
- 1. Care Workers
2. Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
3. Support Workers
4. Senior Carers
5. Nurses
6. Residential & Nursing Home Staff
7. Domiciliary Care Staff
8. Supported Living Staff
9. Agency Care Professionals
10. Health & Social Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited care training.
Explain the core values and principles that underpin effective care.
Understand how to promote equality and equal opportunities.
Understand how to balance individual choice, risk and professional responsibilities.
Apply appropriate principles for maintaining confidentiality and protecting personal information.
FAQ
What is the Principles of Care and Confidentiality course about?
This course provides an understanding of core principles of care and confidentiality in health and social care. It covers care values, equal opportunities, risk and responsibility, confidentiality and information security.
Who should take this Principles of Care and Confidentiality course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses, senior carers and other health and social care professionals who provide care or handle personal information.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about core care values, promoting equal opportunities, balancing risk and responsibility, maintaining confidentiality and protecting personal information.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course provides a clear introduction to the principles of care and confidentiality and is suitable for learners who are new to the subject as well as those who want to refresh their existing knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of your continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Principles of Care and Confidentiality course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.
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£24
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Full course access, CPD certificate and unlimited assessment retakes included.
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