Conflict Resolution

Develop an awareness of the risks of providing public help, dealing with conflict, and an understanding of what is available to support you in this effectively and safely.

Overview

There are occasions when staff in the healthcare sector can experience verbal abuse and, in exceptional circumstances, physically abusive behaviour from patients, other staff or visitors whilst trying to do their jobs. The key aim of this programme is to make you aware of some of these risks, and help you deal effectively and safely with them.

Course content:

• Introduction to Conflict Resolution
• Causes of Conflict
• Behaviour During Conflict
• After Conflict
• Conflict De-escalation Techniques
• If All Else Fails
• Protecting Healthcare Staff from Conflict

Primary care version available

Skills for Health have developed a Primary care version of this course with learning scenarios and assessments adapted to the needs of GPs and other primary care organisations. If you wish to order the primary care version, please request this in the order notes.

Learning objectives

• Learn how to recognise and address signs of stress in patients
• Show how to deal effectively and safely with potential conflict situations involving service users or colleagues
• Develop the skills required to get the right balance between giving care and being safe

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular:

• New starters in any organisation
• Existing staff who would benefit from an opportunity to consolidate their experience and update existing knowledge.

Assessment

Learning progress and test results can be tracked by managers for internal development and learners can keep a certificate of completion for CPD.

Accreditations & Endorsements

This course was originally commissioned by the Department of Health and has been developed by NHS Employers.

Core Skills Framework

This course meets the outcomes for level 1 of the Core Skills Training Framework.

Please ensure you read through the Framework requirements for Conflict Resolution before starting this course. This course has been developed to assist NHS organisations in England in helping to meet requirements.

Duration

2 hours approx

How to access this course

Click 'book now' below then follow the checkout process. On receipt of your order, the elearning team will be in touch to arrange access, please allow 24 hours. Learners can access and re-visit the course for a year.

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If you are purchasing multiple courses for yourself or your organisation, you could save up to 87% with Skills for Health eLearning bundles. Find out more here.

FAQ & Guidance

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Peace of Mind Money Back Guarantee

For your peace of mind, all Skills for Health eLearning comes with a 14 day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied or decide the package is not for you for any reason, Skills for Health are happy to refund your payment in full (or cancel your invoice).