Information Governance and Data Security - Key Topics

This online Information Governance and Data Security course is designed for healthcare professionals in the UK. Learn how to protect patient data and comply with the latest regulations, including GDPR and the Caldicott Principles.

  • Introduction to Information Governance

  • The Caldicott Principles

  • Data Security Principles

  • Threats to Data Security

  • Data Breaches and Incident Reporting

  • General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

  • Freedom of Information Act 2000

  • Confidentiality and Data Protection

  • Social Media and Email Security

  • Record Keeping and Information Sharing

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of Information Governance and its importance in healthcare.

  • Identify different types of information and their value in healthcare settings.

  • Implement data security principles to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient data.

  • Recognise and avoid common threats to data security, including social engineering and malicious software.

  • Understand and apply the fundamentals of data protection and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

  • Understand and apply the Caldicott Principles to protect patient confidentiality.

Why Choose This Course?

Choose ACI Training & Consultancy Ltd. for your online training needs because we are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and engaging courses that meet the specific needs of healthcare professionals in the UK.

  • Comprehensive: Covers all essential aspects of information governance and data security in healthcare

  • Accessible: Easily complete online on any device - computer, tablet, phone, iPad, or iPhone

  • Flexible: Study at your own pace and convenience

  • Industry-Relevant: Aligned with the UK CSTF - Skills for Health

  • Expertly Designed: Created by experienced professionals in healthcare training

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    2. Course (PDF)

    3. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course is a statutory / mandatory requirement for all staff working in the NHS involved in routine access to information.

  • The certificate is valid for 1 year. This course is mapped and aligned to the UK CSTF.

  • Some employers/agencies require this as mandatory - please check with your employer/agency if you are required to do this course before making a purchase.

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