Dignity in Care

Top Rated4.8(42 reviews)

This module considers the importance of dignity and privacy within healthcare settings, and discusses best practice principles in regard to upholding the dignity and privacy of residents, clients and patients.

11 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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Dignity in Care

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Appreciate the importance of dignity in healthcare
  • Appreciate the importance of privacy, including the role confidentiality plays in protecting resident/patient privacy
  • List situations where dignity could be compromised within healthcare
  • Understand what dignity means to the giver, and receiver, of dignified care
  • Be aware of the seven common core principles of dignified care and recall how they can be safeguarded in the healthcare environment
  • Consider what dignity means to you as a care provider and describe how to maintain dignity and privacy within healthcare
  • Appreciate the importance of informed consent to dignity and privacy, and describe how you can support individuals to make informed choices
  • Discuss what is meant by 'active participation' and list ways to support resident/patient active participation in decision making processes
  • Understand the work and importance of Dignity Champions in the healthcare environment
  • Know who to report dignity and privacy concerns

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Training Overview

  • What Does 'Dignity' Mean?
  • What Does 'Privacy' Mean?
  • When May Dignity And Privacy Be Compromised?
  • The Seven Principles of Dignity
  • Informed Consent
  • Supporting Residents To Make Decisions
  • Active Participation
  • Dignity Champions
  • Where To Access Further Support
  • Summary
  • References
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Bukunmi

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5

interesting

Posted on 22/04/2026

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Matilda

User fromcare-learning

5

Excellent

Posted on 27/04/2026

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Deena

User fromcare-learning

5

great

Posted on 30/06/2026

BU

Bukunmi

User fromcare-learning

5

interesting

Posted on 22/04/2026

MA

Matilda

User fromcare-learning

5

Excellent

Posted on 27/04/2026

DE

Deena

User fromcare-learning

5

great

Posted on 30/06/2026

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Frequently asked questions

The course covers dignity and privacy in care settings, best practice principles, promoting respect, supporting informed choice, encouraging decision making, and enabling active participation for service users.

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Dignity in Care course.

To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, social care staff, and caregivers who support individuals in care settings and want to promote dignity, privacy, and informed decision making.