Information Governance Course

Description

OVERVIEW

Information Governance Course Online Training Overview

This  Information Governance online course will give an overview of the principles of data protection, confidentiality, freedom of information requests, and subject access requests.

Duration: 2 Hour     CPD Points: 2

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn?

Information Governance Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the difference between confidentiality, data protection, Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests
• Provide examples of good and poor information governance practices including Caldicott principles and confidentiality.
• Understand the principles of good record keeping practices, how to keep records secure, and the proper retention and disposal periods for records.
• Understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Describe roles and responsibilities in relation to information governance

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 1

• Information Governance – Course Introduction
• Introduction to Information Governance
• How Much Do You Know? – Information Governance
• How Much Do You Know? – Key Concepts
• Six Caldicott Principles
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge Check – Confidentiality
• General Data Protection Regulation
• GDPR Requirements
• GDPR Data Breach Reporting
• Reporting a Data Breach
• Keys to Keeping Data Secure
• Strong Passwords

Unit 2

• Records and Notes
• Patient Notes
• Destroying Notes
• Freedom of Information Requests
• Knowledge Check – FOI Requests
• FOI Request Guidelines
• Subject Access Requests
• Social Media
• Social Media Guidelines

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Information Governance Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Information Governance training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 2 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers.
  Recruitment & staffing agencies and Bank Staff in the care sector

Target Audience	Required Frequency of Refresher Training or Assessment by the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF)
All staff involved in routine access to information.	In England, staff should receive refresher training or assessment annually

Information Governance FAQ

Information Governance Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my information governance course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the information governance course CPD accredited?

Yes, the information governance course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a information governance certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited fire safety awareness course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the information governance course to improve my grade?

Yes, the information governance course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this information governance course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the information governance course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this information governance course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.