Relational Security Awareness – Level 1

• Health and social care workers

• Nurses

• Healthcare assistants

• Social workers

• Support workers

• Care assistants

• Residential care home workers

• Domiciliary care workers

• Care home managers

• Supervisors

• Mental health professionals

• Healthcare managers and administrators.

Course content

This online relational security awareness course covers the following:

Introduction to relational security

• Definition and significance in health and social care settings

• Importance of creating safe, respectful, and supportive environments.

Relevant legislation and regulations

• Overview of the legislation and regulations relevant to relational security.

Effective communication skills

• Strategies for clear communication and active listening

• Techniques to establish boundaries and foster positive relationships

• Approaches for transparency and involvement in decision-making.

Conflict resolution techniques

• Identifying potential triggers and managing challenging behaviours

• De-escalation strategies to handle aggressive situations

• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic atmosphere.

Risk assessment and management

• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats to relational security

• Implementing management strategies to mitigate risks

• Continuous monitoring and review processes.

Reflective practice

• Importance of self-reflection and learning from experiences

• Reflective journaling for continuous professional development

• Enhancing relational security through ongoing evaluation and improvement.

Course aims

The aims of this online relational security awareness training course are to:

• Equip health and social care workers with the knowledge and skills to promote relational security awareness, ensuring safe and therapeutic environments.

• Enhance understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices to maintain compliance and improve health and social care outcomes.

Learning objectives

This relational security awareness e-learning course will:

• Provide an understanding of relational security and its significance in health and social care settings.

• Cover relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices concerning relational security awareness.

• Present strategies for upholding relational security, such as setting clear boundaries and fostering positive relationships.

• Teach effective communication skills to enhance relational security and manage conflicts.

• Demonstrate how to conduct risk assessments and implement management strategies to mitigate risks to relational security.

• Facilitate reflective practice to evaluate and improve relational security awareness.

• Administer an end-of-course assessment to ensure competency in relational security principles.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing this online relational security awareness training course, learners will be equipped to:

• Understand the concept of relational security and its importance in maintaining safe and therapeutic environments in health and social care settings.

• Identify and explain relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines related to relational security awareness.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills to establish clear boundaries and promote positive relationships with service users and colleagues.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential risks to relational security.

• Apply conflict resolution techniques to de-escalate challenging situations and maintain a safe environment for all stakeholders.

• Engage in reflective practice to evaluate personal practice and continuously improve relational security awareness.

• Successfully complete the end-of-course assessment, demonstrating competency in relational security principles.

Accreditation and Certification

This relational security awareness e-learning course is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets the highest standards. Upon completion, participants will receive a CPD certificate valid for 3 years that complies with the HealthTrust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS), and NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP) frameworks.

Why is the course important?

This course is crucial for health and social care workers to ensure the safety and well-being of service users. Participants can create environments conducive to positive interactions and effective care delivery by understanding relational security principles and relevant legislation.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills are essential for maintaining a safe and therapeutic atmosphere. Through continuous learning and reflective practice, workers can uphold standards, mitigate risks, and enhance outcomes, aligning with regulatory and professional expectations for excellence in care.

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