This exclusive equality and diversity training course explores the key issues surrounding equality, diversity, and human rights in the healthcare environment. It provides a detailed understanding of the protected characteristics and shows how to apply this knowledge in practice to improve patient care and workplace culture.

Each session focuses on one of the protected characteristics, followed by an assessment to reinforce learning. By the end of the course, participants will be able to recognise barriers, promote inclusion, and ensure that services are appropriate to individual needs. As a result, learners will be better equipped to support colleagues and patients from diverse backgrounds with empathy and professionalism.

Why Take Equality and Diversity Training?

Healthcare professionals encounter people from a wide range of backgrounds every day. Without a clear understanding of equality and diversity, it is easy to overlook individual needs or unintentionally create barriers. This course ensures learners understand the principles of fairness, respect, and inclusion, and can apply them consistently in their roles.

Key Benefits

• Gain a deeper understanding of equality, diversity, and human rights.
• Explore the seven key protected characteristics in detail.
• Improve empathy towards colleagues and patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to services that are fair, inclusive, and accessible.
• Strengthen compliance with equality and diversity standards in healthcare.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate improved empathy with colleagues and patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to ensuring access and services meet individual needs.
• Explain the seven key protected characteristics and their importance in healthcare.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for inclusion and compliance.
• Support staff working directly with patients.
• Anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of equality and diversity in practice.