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Duty of Candour

Delivery: eLearning Level: 2, 3 & 4 Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.

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About this course

This Duty of Candour Training course is designed to help your staff develop the knowledge and understanding of the Duty of Candour to support them in their role as a health and social care worker. This training supports evidence for Health and Social Care Diplomas at levels 2-4.

The course begins by providing the learner with information around Duty of Candour, highlighting key areas such as accountability, statutory & professional duty, and how the CQC enforces and measures it.

The second module of this online training course looks at the requirements under the Duty of Candour, focusing on notifiable safety incidents (with examples), reporting, and providing reasonable support.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

  • Identifying what the Duty of Candour is

  • Understanding the history of the Duty of Candour

  • Recognising how the Duty of Candour works across the UK

  • Recognising notifiable safety incidents

  • Understanding what you need to do to comply with the Duty of Candour

Course Syllabus Includes

  • What is the Duty of Candour?
  • Duty of Candour UK
  • History & origins
  • Statutory duty
  • Professional duty
  • Notifiable safety incidents
  • Legal steps
  • Reporting
  • Supporting individuals

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