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Information Governance Certificates
Information Governance is an increasingly important area of activity in the public sector, with many actions either required by law or mandated for public bodies. As well as his current enforcement powers, the Information Commissioner is now able to fine organisations up to £500,000 for reckless loss or misuse of personal information and the first fines have been issued.
All employees have responsibilities in relation to Information Governance. It is essential that each public body has employees who are expert in this area and who can advise and guide the public body in relation to this area, which has important corporate governance aspects.
Information Governance Certificate for Health & Social Care
This is a 6 month course - HE Level 2 for 30 credits
The course covers:
- Confidentiality, Privacy and Data Protection
- Freedom of Information and the Environmental Information Regulations
- Information Security and Information Sharing
- Information Governance Management
- Data Quality
- Records and Information Management
- Training and Awareness-raising
- Strategic issues and Corporate Governance
We use a blended learning approach which comprises:
- e-learning from our website;
- it includes audio recordings;
- face to face learning;
- e-mail exchanges;
- a course manual and
- access to our IG Certificate on-line forum.
Organisational Benefits
- The course can be carried out at the desk for the most part. Very little time is spent outside the organisation, away from the workplace (3 days over 6 months). Training is also provided via audio recordings and e-mail and telephone support.
- The course assists delegates to develop policy-making/writing skills, and encourages inclusion of real information governance issues from within the organisation to work through, thus contributing to the workplace development of IG.
- Delegates work together and build networks. This is facilitated by our Alumni Association which provides ongoing networking, learning opportunities and support after the course has finished.
- The course helps to consolidate learning and helps learners to build personal frameworks for development and keeping up-to-date.
- The course brings with it resources to provide training and awareness across the organisation. This includes a training DVD, as well as personal development for delegates as trainers within their own organisation.
- Information governance and information security skills and expertise in the organisation are essential in relation to corporate governance; please see expanded corporate governance business case attached.
Individual Benefits
- The courses provides learners with information governance training across all aspects of information governance, as well as facilitating the development of managing implementation in the organisation and decision making in relation to information-sharing etc
- Tuition is by national and international experts in the field, who have worked in the area of information governance in health and social care
- The course provides learning for a range of learning styles, and is inclusive in approach
- There is an Alumni Association for all graduates
- Opportunity to meet and network with a range of colleagues in health and social care
- Provides an ideal opportunity in developing learning in this field for those with previous experience of higher education, as well as those for whom this is a first experience.
Caldicott Guardian Certificate
3 month course - HE Level 3, 15 credits
Dilys Jones Associates Ltd has trained over 4,000 Caldicott Guardians in Health and Social Care in England, Wales and Scotland. The equivalent role in Northern Ireland is the Personal Data Guardian and the company has trained over 80% of those in this role in Northern Ireland. Each Health and Social Care organisation requires a Caldicott Guardian, including those who contract with the NHS and Local Authorities in the private and third sectors plus associated agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies. To this end, the company has now produced an accredited 3 month blended learning course which covers:
- Introduction to the Role of the Caldicott Guardian/Personal Data Guardian
- Corporate Governance and Information Governance Frameworks, Information Security and Working with the SIRO
- Records and Information Management, Access to Information Laws, Managing
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Implications for Practice
- Interface with Access to Information Laws
- Patient / Client Information and Disclosure
- Information Security
The objectives of the course:
- To provide the knowledge and understanding required for those working in the role of Caldicott Guardian or Personal Data Guardian
- To assist Guardians in the successful implementation of their role
- To identify the organisation-wide requirements in respect of successful implementation and in working with information governance professionals in the organisation
- To ensure that Guardians are equipped with the necessary tools, including support and networks to fulfil their role within the organisation
In terms of additional specific benefits for the delegates and for their employers (and ultimately, therefore, patients and clients), we have identified the following benefits:
Organisational Benefits
- The course can be carried out at the desk for the most part. Very little time is spent outside the organisation, away from the workplace (2 days over 3 months). Training is also provided via audio recordings and e-mail and telephone support.
- The course assists delegates to develop their role as Guardian, and encourages inclusion of real Guardian issues from within the organisation to work through, thus contributing to the workplace development of the role.
- Delegates work together and build networks. This is facilitated by our Alumni Association which provides ongoing networking, learning opportunities and support after the course has finished, and which now includes Caldicott Guardian/Personal Data Guardian Forum.
- The course helps to consolidate learning and helps Guardians to build personal frameworks for development and keeping up-to-date.
- The Caldicott/Personal Data Guardian Role is essential in relation to corporate governance in health and social care organisations.
Individual Benefits
- The course provides Caldicott/Personal Data Guardians with training across all aspects of their role, as well as facilitating the development of managing implementation in the organisation and decision making in relation to information-sharing etc
- Tuition is by national and international experts in the field, who have worked in the area of information governance in health and social care as well as the Caldicott Guardian role
- The course provides learning for a range of learning styles, and is inclusive in approach
- There is an Alumni Association for all graduates
- Opportunity to meet and network with a range of colleagues in health and social
We use a blended learning approach which comprises:
- e-learning from our website;
- it includes audio recordings;
- face to face learning;
- e-mail exchanges;
- a course manual and
- access to a private on-line forum
Feedback from Previous Delegates
Melanie Kingston – National Information Governance Board (Connecting for Health)
“I found the course really useful. All the tutors were very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. I felt like I could ask any question at any time”
Lynn Blurton - Derby City PCT
“I have enjoyed the whole course very much and have found all the resources easy to use and understand. I would be happy to recommend this course.
Cecilia Tapping - Sutton & Merton PCT
“I found the course very interesting, very useful. Congratulations on the running of the course, conferencing, long distance learning, emailing etc certainly helps to be able to obtain the certificate whilst still being able to run your daily responsibilities - thank you.”
Kevin Bell, Freedom of Information & Data Protection Coordinator – Durham County Council
“I found the course really useful. All the tutors were very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. I felt like I could ask any question at any time”
“The course has been amazingly useful for me. There have been several instances where a module activity or particularly a telephone tutorial has been exactly what I needed to deal with a current problem.”
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For further details, including to receive a full detailed programme and business case please contact: