Equality and Inclusion

Course Title: Equality and Diversity

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, price per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.  

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction - The importance of Equality and Diversity

Explain what is meant by:

Diversity

Equality

Inclusion

Discrimination (4.1a)

Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting. (4.1b)

Explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination. (4.1c)

Discrimination

List which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to their own role. (4.2a)

Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change. (4.2c)

Explain what constitutes: 

Harassment

Stereotyping

Bullying

Victimisation.

Culture and Religion

Understand cultural and religious beliefs and how these can lead to misunderstandings.

Communication

Understand different communication styles

Care Planning

Understand the full needs of the individual with regard to care planning, this will include (but not limited to):

Disabilities

Religious and/or cultural needs

Diet and nutrition

Access information and further support

List a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion. (4.3a)

Describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion. (4.3b)

Explain who to ask for advice and support about equality and inclusion. (4.3c)