Course Details

• This course covers the legal requirements, rules, and guidance relating to the management of patient information.
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The aim of the course is to outline the requirements for keeping patient records and ensuring they are fit for purpose. 

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Outline the legal requirements for keeping patient records.
• Explain the importance of practice policies.
• Understand and meet best practice standards for handling patient information under Data Protection regulations.
• Detail the measures required to maintain confidentiality to protect patients and vulnerable people.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The requirements for keeping patient records.
• The role of practice policies.
• Best practice standards for handling following Data Protection regulations.
• The measures required to maintain confidentiality to protect patients and vulnerable people.

GDC Development Outcomes

B,D

Topics covered