Description
This CPD-certified course from ecert Training provides care home staff with a clear, practical understanding of duty of care. Across 10 units, it covers key legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998, alongside CQC Fundamental Standards. Learners explore best interests decisions, balancing safety and autonomy, types of abuse, consent, covert medication, duty of candour, complaints, and whistleblowing. The course includes real-world scenarios, a reflective checklist, and a glossary, and can be completed online in 3–4 hours.
Learning outcomes
- Define duty of care and explain its legal and ethical basis in the care home context
- Identify the key legislation and standards that underpin duty of care, including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Human Rights Act 1998
- Describe the CQC Fundamental Standards and their relationship to duty of care obligations
- Apply practical strategies to navigate common dilemmas between duty of care and individual rights
- Recognise the ten types of abuse defined under the Care Act 2014 and describe the appropriate response to safeguarding concerns
- Explain the requirements for valid consent and the legal framework for covert medication administration
- Describe the duty of candour and what it requires of care homes and individual care workers
- Understand the complaints procedure and a care worker's responsibilities within it
- Explain the whistleblowing process and the legal protections available under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
- Apply the principles of duty of care to professional accountability, self-care, and creating a culture of care
Accreditation Certificate
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Duty of Care in the Care Home Setting Certificate
Understanding duty of care principles, the legal framework, CQC Fundamental Standards, safeguarding, consent, duty of candour, and whistleblowing protections.
What does my certificate include?
Your Duty of Care in the Care Home Setting Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Duty of Care in the Care Home Setting
Pass Requirement
70%Certification Period
1 yearThis course includes
Downloadable resources
Self-paced learning
Access on mobile devices
Certificate on completion