The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to understand core roles and responsibilities of individuals working within health and social care, including in relation to areas such as data protection, safeguarding, record keeping and service monitoring.
Learners will develop their understanding of data protection, including in relation to GDPR, patient consent and local data sharing protocols. They will also build their skills and knowledge in relation to safeguarding, including recognising and reporting abuse and understanding how to access local safeguarding policies.
They will also learn how to identify the scope of their role and the procedures and codes of practice that underpin it. They will also develop their knowledge of the importance of record keeping in delivering health and social care services, and how and why different types of data can be used to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of those services.
This qualification will be appropriate for individuals active in a number of roles such as: health trainers, care navigators, health and wellbeing advocates, social prescribing link workers, community health and wellbeing workers, health mentors, health coaches, and wellbeing support workers, champions and connectors. It is also suitable for those working in a health champion or related role such as community workers, health advisors or in the wider public health workforce who are wishing to progress their career in this area.
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