Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Level 2
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Awareness Level 2 course is designed to provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with an introduction to the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion. The primary aim of this course is to promote these values within the healthcare and social care sectors, ultimately reducing discrimination and ensuring a more inclusive and respectful environment for all.
The course emphasizes the importance of treating individuals with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of their background, characteristics, or circumstances. It helps participants understand the value of diversity and the benefits it brings to both individuals and organizations. By raising awareness and understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion, the course aims to foster a more inclusive and harmonious working environment.
The course is designed to be completed within 3 hours. During this time, participants will engage in various activities, discussions, and presentations that explore the key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
At the end of the course, participants who complete the assessments and demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered will receive a certificate. This certification is valid for three years and serves as evidence of their knowledge and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles within the healthcare and social care sectors. This course costs £330 for up to 12 learners. Prices may vary based on your requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Understand equality, diversity and discrimination perception and stereotyping
- Have some understanding of the law and how it protects people from discrimination
- Understand prejudice and how it can impact individuals
- Understand where discrimination can be found in the care field
- Understand how to promote diversity and reduce discrimination in the workplace
Mandatory Health and Social Care Courses
Health, Safety and Fire
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with information on health, safety and fire to help them stay safe while delivering care.
Classroom training
Online webinar
eLearning Health and Safety
eLearning Fire
Distance learning
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Aim: To introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to equality, diversity and inclusion, so that they can be promoted and discrimination reduced.
Classroom training
Online webinar
eLearning course
Distance learning
Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration
Aim: To enable healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to understand the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food and the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing.
Classroom training
Online webinar
eLearning course
Distance learning
Safeguarding Adults
Aim: To ensure that healthcare support workers and adult social care workers can identify abuse and respond appropriately to situations where abuse may occur.
Classroom training
Online webinar
eLearning course
Distance learning
Infection Control and Prevention
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with information in order to minimise, prevent and control the spread of infection.
Classroom training
Online webinar
eLearning course
Distance learning
Handling and Administration of Medications
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with information to ensure the safe handling and administration of medications.
Classroom training
Online webinar
eLearning course
Distance learning
Moving and Assisting
Aim: To ensure healthcare support workers and adult social care workers recognise the principles of moving and assisting people safely and the importance of risk assessment prior to any moving and assisting task.
Effective Communication
Aim: To enable healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to communicate effectively and understand communication needs to help improve outcomes for individuals they support.
Duty of Care
Aim: To ensure that healthcare support workers and adult social care workers understand their duty of care and how to fulfil it, with consideration for legislation, workplace policies and possible conflicts.
Person Centred Care and Support
Aim: To make healthcare support workers and adult social care workers aware of person centred planning/thinking/care and their role in implementing person centred approaches.
Handling and Recording Information
Aim: To help healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to explore and understand the principles of good record keeping.
Role of the Care Worker and Personal Development
Aim: To enable healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to understand their role, their relationship with others, how to work in ways that have been agreed with their employer and in partnership with others.