Overview of the course

Entry requirements: No minimum entry restrictions 

Assessment type: End of course Multiple Choice Questions 

Your knowledge and skills will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course. Retakes are free.

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass 

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

What you will learn on this course

This e-learning course covers the following:

  • The need for secure handling of information in social care settings 
  • Legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in social care 
  • Why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a social care setting 
  • How to access support for handling information in social care settings 
  • How to access guidance, information and advice about handling information 
  • Actions to take when there are concerns over the recording, storing or sharing of information

This course is suitable for all staff

This e-learning course is suitable for all those who work in health and social care services, including:

  • Healthcare assistants
  • Support workers
  • Care assistants
  • Community services
  • NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
  • Locum doctors and nurses
  • Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
  • Agency nurses
  • Agency workers
  • and anyone else who works within health and social care

This online Communication in Health and Social Care e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

  • NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
  • Locum doctors and nurses
  • Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
  • Agency nurses
  • Agency workers
  • Healthcare assistants
  • Support workers
  • Care assistants
  • Community services.
  • This online Communication in Health and Social Care e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
    • NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
    • Locum doctors and nurses
    • Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
    • Agency nurses
    • Agency workers
    • Healthcare assistants
    • Support workers
    • Care assistants
    • Community services.

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