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30-Hours Advanced Diploma in Patient Safety and Duty of Care

Credit hours

3

Healthcare and care staff learn what duty of care means in practice and how it links to patient safety. Topics include legal and ethical responsibilities, risk assessment, preventing and responding to medical errors, communication, and safeguarding vulnerable patients. The final units look at managing risk across care settings and building an organisational culture where safety comes first.

What you'll cover

  1. 01Introduction to Patient Safety and Duty of Care
  2. 02Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Healthcare
  3. 03Risk Assessment and Management in Patient Safety
  4. 04Preventing and Responding to Medical Errors
  5. 05Communication Skills for Patient Safety
  6. 06Safeguarding Vulnerable Patients
  7. 07Managing and Mitigating Risks in Healthcare Settings
  8. 08Creating a Culture of Safety in Healthcare Organizations

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30-Hours Advanced Diploma in Patient Safety and Duty of Care