Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
This CSTF-aligned course introduces equality, diversity, and human rights. It explores these terms and the benefits of valuing equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in healthcare. It also introduces the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Right Act 1998.
Learners will not only study the various types of discrimination, inappropriate behaviours and bias, they will also learn how to challenge discrimination, promote inclusion, and understand the responsibilities we have to uphold equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights.
This course meets the learning outcomes for Equality, Diversity and Humans Rights of the Core Skills Training Framework and standard 4 of the Care Certificate Standard.
Subject 1: Equality, Diversity and Human Rights, Core Skills Training Framework
The learner will:
- understand the terms of Equality and Diversity and Human Rights and how they are applied within the context of the health sector
- understand how a proactive inclusive approach to equality and diversity and human rights can be promoted
- understand the purpose and benefits of monitoring equalities and health inequalities
- understand the benefits that an effective approach to equality and diversity and human rights can have on society, organisations and individuals
- understand how legislation, organisational policies and processes can empower individuals to act appropriately and understand people’s rights
- know how to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and respect and value people as individuals
- know what to do if there are concerns about equality and diversity practices, including how to use any local whistle blowing policy procedures and other related policies such as Bullying at Work and Dignity at Work
Standard 4: Equality and Diversity, Care Certificate
The learner will:
- Understand the importance of equality and inclusion
- Work in an inclusive way
- Access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion