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Duty of Candour

The Care Quality Commission’s ‘Regulation 20: Duty of candour’ sets out the requirements for health and social care providers across the UK. The duty of candour places a legal requirement for certain steps to be taken if something happens to a person you are supporting that causes them moderate or severe harm. This Duty of Candour training course ensures your care staff have the correct knowledge and skills.

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About this Duty of Candour Training Course

Duty of candour refers to openness and honesty when things go wrong within the health and social care services. It is a professional responsibility, to be honest with patients when things go wrong. Understanding and abiding by the duty of candour will create more openness between professionals and patients, as well as building trust.

This online Duty of Candour training course will teach your staff the meaning of duty of candour, the professional regulators involved, the process of the application, the dos and don’ts, and the role of the CQC in the duty of candour. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a printable and downloadable Duty of Candour certificate. 

clock (4) Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this online Duty of Candour training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate. 
doorway (3) Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Duty of Candour course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all. 
certificate (2) Certification On completion of this online course, either download your Duty of Candour certificate or access it later online.  
Accreditations Accreditations This online Duty of Candour training course is CPD accredited and is delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

 

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Duty of Candour Training Course Outline

The aim of this online Duty of Candour course is to greater increase your knowledge of the Duty of Candour and its function, as well as relevant legislation. 

The key points covered in this course are:

  • Definitions

  • Functions

  • Professional Regulators

  • Application process

  • Dos and don’ts of the duty of candour

  • CQC's role in the duty of candour

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Duty of Candour Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Duty of Candour online training course, learners should know and understand the following:
 
  • Definitions  
    Learn the definition and meaning of duty of candour
  • Functions  
    State function of the duty of candour
  • Professional Regulators  
    Identify professional regulators involved
  • Application process  
    Explain the process of the application of Duty of Candour
  • Dos and don’ts of the duty of candour  
    Understand the dos and don’ts of the duty of candour
  • CQC's role in the duty of candour  
    Recognise the role of the CQC in the duty of candour 
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FAQ – DUTY OF CANDOUR TRAINING COURSE

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see our most common questions regarding duty of candour. If you have further questions, contact our friendly team. 

What is duty of candour?

The duty of candour sets out specific requirements providers must follow when things go wrong with care and treatment.

For health and social care, every health and care professional must be open and honest if something goes wrong, or if their treatment or care has the potential to cause, harm or distress. This includes informing people about the incident, providing reasonable support, providing truthful information and an apology

How does duty of care relate to duty of candour? The duty of care is a legal obligation that requires individuals to take reasonable steps to protect others from harm. The duty of candour refers to the requirement for healthcare professionals to be honest with patients about any mistakes or harm. To do this, employees should take reasonable steps such as apologise for the harm caused, regardless of fault, and be open and transparent about what has happened. By fulfilling the duty of candour, they’re fulfilling the duty of care.
Is duty of candour a legal requirement? The duty of candour applies to every health and social care provider that CQC regulates under Regulation 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. 

 

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