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Overview

This Equality and Diversity Training course equips healthcare staff with the knowledge and skills to treat everyone fairly and with respect. It is 2-3 hours long and is made for all healthcare workers, including carers, nurses, and admin staff. The course helps you understand equality, diversity, and inclusion, and why they are important in healthcare. You will also learn about the Equality Act 2010 and how to follow the law in your day-to-day work.

These courses teach about the differences people may have, such as culture, religion, age, or disability. Participants will also learn why it is important to include everyone and ensure no one is left out. The goal is to help staff work well together and provide the best support for all service users

Through our small group discussions, class activities, and examples, you will learn about unconscious bias (treating someone differently without meaning to), respecting different cultures, and how to support people from all backgrounds.

This course equips you to create a kind and fair workplace. It helps teams work well together and helps patients feel safe and respected.

You can take the course online (virtual) or in person. Upon successfully completing this course, you will receive a level 2 Equality and Diversity Awareness certificate.

By the end, you will feel more confident in giving fair, inclusive care to everyone.

Course Information

  • Course Duration: 2-3 Hours (half-day)
  • Course Level: Level 2
  • Certificate: 1-year certificate
  • Max Delegates: 7
  • Course Mode: Face to Face
  • Accredited: Yes ✅
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Course Content

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain what Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Discrimination is.
  2. Identify what is meant by the terms: Labelling, Stereotyping and Prejudice.
  3. List what is Equality and Diversity in the workplace.
  4. Explain different types and forms of Discrimination and how to reduce the different types of Discrimination.
  5. List Legislation related to Equality and Diversity.
  6. Explain how you can promote Equality in the workplace.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) awareness training is a growing field, driven by increasing demand for inclusive workplaces and compliance with legislation like the Equality Act 2010 in the UK.

Who It's For

This course is helpful for everyone working in health or care. It helps people treat others fairly and with respect.

  • Doctors – To give fair care and understand patients from different backgrounds.
  • Nurses – To show respect and include everyone in daily care.
  • Midwives – To support all kinds of families in a kind and fair way.
  • Allied Health Professionals – Like physiotherapists or dietitians, to give care that suits each person.
  • Administrative Staff – To speak and work kindly with all patients and team members.
  • Support Staff – Like porters or cleaners, to help create a welcoming place for everyone.
  • Healthcare Assistants – To care for all patients with kindness and fairness.
  • Managers and Supervisors – To lead teams fairly and follow the rules.
  • Volunteers – To treat patients and staff with respect.
  • New Staff – To learn good ways to include and support everyone from the start.

This covers a broad range of healthcare roles, ensuring everyone plays a part in creating an inclusive environment.

Course Benefits

By taking this course, you will learn important skills to help create a welcoming and respectful environment in healthcare. These benefits will help you understand why equality, diversity, and inclusion are so important:

  • Builds Inclusive Skills: Learn easy ways to make everyone feel welcome.
  • Improves Patient Care: Understand different needs to provide fair and respectful care.
  • Meets Legal Standards: Learn about the Equality Act 2010 to follow UK laws.
  • Reduces Bias: Recognise and deal with unconscious bias to make better decisions.
  • Boosts Teamwork: Encourage respect among your team, helping everyone work better together.
  • Enhances Cultural Understanding: Learn to work confidently with people from different backgrounds.
  • Increases Patient Trust: Show respect for all, making patients feel safe and valued.
  • Supports Career Growth: Get a certificate to show your commitment to fair care.
  • Saves Time and Resources: Prevent problems by promoting fairness from the start.
  • Adapts to Your Role: Learn practical tips that apply to everyone, whether you’re a nurse, doctor, or support staff.

This course will give you the skills to help everyone feel included and respected, making your work better for both staff and patients. Completing this course will empower you to contribute to a fairer, more inclusive healthcare environment, improving outcomes for both staff and service users.

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