Statutory & Mandatory Training: Information Governance Awareness
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Our information governance online course looks at the essentials of safeguarding sensitive information and preserving data privacy. When things go wrong, you can learn to swiftly identify and address potential data breaches, reporting incidents promptly to minimise their impact. Once completed you will receive an information governance CPD certificate.
Course Level: Intermediate
Duration: Up to 45 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self printed
Description
You play a crucial role in preserving information privacy and confidentiality, so we've broken it down in straightforward terms to help you get started. It's time to strengthen your expertise in information security and record management in today's digital landscape.
In this module, discover the essentials of safeguarding sensitive information and preserving data privacy. When things go wrong, learn to swiftly identify, and address potential data breaches, reporting incidents promptly to minimise their impact. Master best practices for maintaining integrity and confidentiality in information handling, whilst familiarising yourself with the differing responsibilities between healthcare organisations and individuals under the Freedom of Information Act.
Statutory & Mandatory Training: Information Governance and Data Security Features
Our Statutory & Mandatory Training: Information Governance and Data Security course has been designed to work on all devices including mobiles, laptops, tablets and desktops giving you the flexibility to complete the training at a time and in a location suitable for you.
With healthcare staff often expected to complete training on an annual basis there will be topics you will be more familiar with than others. Our self assessment tool, which is at the start of each course, will allow you to test your knowledge to see if you would like to complete the training or progress straight to the end of course test.
At the end of this information governance and data security course, you will need to complete a test that consists of multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve an 80% pass mark, and - if necessary - may attempt the test six times at no extra cost. If learners do not achieve the pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.
The information governance and data security course is fully interactive and is packed with various multimedia forms including video, animation and custom graphics to give you the best learning experience.
Each element of the training is WCAG 2.2 accessible and includes scenarios, contextualised activities, reflective activities, knowledge checks, bite sized lessons and so much more.
Accreditation
The content of this training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Duration
This course will take up to 45 minutes to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
Framework
Our Statutory & Mandatory Training: Information Governance and Data Security online training course is mapped to the Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework.
Here we explain the framework and their importance.
Skills for Health Core Skills Training Framework:
The Core Skills Training Framework sets out minimum learning outcomes, frequency of refresher training and is linked to relevant legislation or expert guidance.
It can be used by any healthcare employer in the UK including NHS, independent and voluntary providers.
We have mapped our eLearning courses to the learning objectives within the Core Skills Training Framework, to give organisations the confidence that they can use the eLearning as a foundation for their wider training programmes.
What you'll learn
- List the principles of information governance and explain the importance of data security
- Describe the different types of information
- List the principles of data security, describe the potential threats, and explain how to avoid them
- List the principles of good information handling
- Identify potential data breaches and explain what to report
- Explain the difference in responsibilities between a healthcare organisation and an individual under the Freedom of Information Act
Suitable for
- Anyone working in a healthcare role
- Care Assistants
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Hospital Administrators
- Receptionists
Certification
Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College which will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable, the learner's name, the title of the course and the date of completion.
If you have purchased the posted certificate option, available on selected courses, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out the following working week after completion.

Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Recommended renewal: Every year
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