This workshop is designed for health service professionals who handle personal and personal health information during the provision of their services. Participants will review the legal requirements and best practices related to privacy and consent, with a specific focus on the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The session will include interactive discussions and activities, allowing participants to apply privacy and consent concepts to real-life scenarios. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate privacy laws confidently and ethically while providing high-quality, confidential care.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the key principles and legal requirements of privacy legislation in the context of social services.
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Learn how to collect, use, and disclose personal and personal health information ethically and legally.
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Explore best practices for obtaining and documenting informed consent in social service settings.
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Identify common privacy and consent challenges and how to address them in compliance with privacy laws.
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Apply privacy and consent concepts to real-life scenarios through interactive discussions and activities.
Learning Outcomes:
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Demonstrate knowledge of privacy legislation and how they apply to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in social services.
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Effectively navigate privacy and consent processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
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Apply best practices for obtaining informed consent and protecting client confidentiality in service provision.
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Develop strategies to address privacy and consent issues, ensuring ethical and legal practice in client interactions.
Instructor: Michelle Lewis
Mode(s): Live Online or Live In-Person
Length: One Day
Cost: $140 per person
Target Group: All