Working Independently within the Law 2010 § Courses § Therapy Learning

Working Independently within the Law 2010

8.45am–4.30pm, 30 September 2010
Venue: To Be Confirmed,
£135 prior to 19 Aug 2010, £160 thereafter
20 places

As Independent Therapists this is an exciting and essential course to improve our understanding of the Legal System, Negligence Liability, Consent to Treatment and how we Document and Keep Our Records. In our working practice we must ensure we have this knowledge. This is your opportunity to come and learn what you need to know about the Legal System – be informed not fearful. One delegate who last attended this course said: “A MUST attend for all health professionals, not only independent practitioners. Brilliant speaker!” Another said “ESSENTIAL ATTENDENCE – will ensure that as a therapist you do not become complacent”. New to 2010: to also discuss the impact of Social Networking relating to the Data Protection Act & laws around privacy. Following our professional Code of Ethics must be adhered to at all times when portraying ourselves in the public arena.

Course outcomes

It is intended that at the conclusion of the programme the independent practitioner will have:

sufficient knowledge to be able to practice in a manner which is safe and legal
an informed understanding of the commonly met legal issues that affect their everyday practice
analysed the legal implications of poor documentation and record keeping together with methods for improving current practice

Programme

08:45	Registration
09:15	THE LEGAL PROCESS Overview of the Legal system Legal status of the client/patient Human Rights Act and the Children Acts Retention of records; The Limitations Act 1980
10:45	Break
11:15	NEGLIGENCE LIABILITY Duty of care; the neighbour principle Standard of care; the 'Bolam Test' Equipment; Are you training or instructing? Vicarious liability and professional accountability
12:30	Lunch
13:30	CONSENT TO TREATMENT Assault, battery and false imprisonment The legal test of capacity Informed consent; duty of disclosure of risk Refusal of treatment
15:00	Break
15:30	DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING What makes a poor record? The importance of record keeping Legal defensibility of documents and records
4.30pm	Close

NB: All delegates will receive a free Law study book as a reference of the key points addressed within the programme. ALSO - please note the programme is to change slightly prior to the day to include laws of privacy as relating to Social Networking

Speaker(s)

Howard Thomas

Howard has spoken at Therapy Learning events in the past and is known for his witty and engaging presentations! He is senior partner of Quantum Development with over 16 years’ NHS experience in senior management, training and education and tribunal work, he has studied civil and criminal law and teaches Health Law at all levels of the NHS. He is a qualified F.E. teacher, an experienced human resource and training professional and a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is also a visiting lecturer with the University of Cardiff and the University of Worcester.

Venue

Venue: To Be Confirmed

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Book your place

To book your place on ‘Working Independently within the Law 2010’ complete the online booking form or download the PDF version to print out and post to us with your payment.

Your place on the course will be confirmed on receipt of a cheque for £135 prior to 19 Aug 2010, £160 thereafter made payable to Therapy Learning Ltd.

20 places are available. The deadline for booking places is 16 September 2010.