Equality, Diversity and Human Rights - Level 1

This online equality, diversity and human rights training course covers the following:

An introduction to equality, diversity and human rights
Why awareness of equality, diversity and human rights is important in the health and social care sectors
The meaning of equality, diversity and human rights (and other key terms)
An awareness of the Equality Act 2010
An understanding of the general duties of the Equality Act 2010
Protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010
Definitions and practical applications of fairness and equality
How to judge what is ‘reasonable’ in terms of the Equality Act
How can health and social care organisations can promote an inclusive approach
The Human Rights Act 1998
An understanding of human rights under the Human Rights Act
An understanding of absolute and non-absolute rights
A human rights based approach to delivering healthcare services
An awareness of the FREDA core principles when delivering services
What the law says about discrimination
The main forms of discrimination (including institutional discrimination)
An understanding of workplace bullying and harassment
The basis of discrimination and the ‘ladder of prejudice’
How to challenge prejudice and discrimination within the workplace
Reporting discrimination and harassment
Benefits of an effective approach to tackling discrimination
Individual responsibilities with regards to equality, diversity and human rights
Organisational responsibilities with regards to equality, diversity and human rights