Coru Flashcards
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Why was CORU created?
To protect the public
CORU was established in 2005 under the health and social care professionals act, which was amended in 2016.
What is CORU’s primary aim?
To protect the public
How does CORU aim to protect the public?
By promoting high standards of professional conduct, professional education, training and competence amongst health and social care professionals
What does CORU consist of?
Registration boards for different professions under health and social care
What is the role of the registration board?
- Keeping a list of registered professionals
- Approving and checking education and training courses for potential social care workers
- Accepting qualifications from other countries
- Creating rules for professional behaviour and ethics
What legal protection does the health and social care act provide?
Legal protection of the social care worker title, which will increase public confidence of social care workers
When did the register for social care workers open?
November 2023
What does statutory registration mean for social care workers?
Any body employed as a social care worker must register with the board and must comply with standards and code of conduct and engage in CPD; failure to comply could lead to a fitness to practice hearing
What is the registration criteria for social care workers?
- Level 7 degree or equivalent or show they are competent
- Fit and proper to practice
- Engaged in practice
- Commit to ongoing CPD
- Be garda vetted
What is a fitness to practice hearing?
When the board investigates claims about a professional relating to poor performance, misconduct and/or health concerns which may affect the person’s ability to practice effectively
What happens during a fitness to practice hearing?
Evidence from all sides is heard; the board determines whether a complaint is justified, and whether a punishment should be imposed and the degree of punishment
How does CORU regulate social care education programmes?
Using standards of proficiencies, ensuring graduates demonstrate all proficiencies
What are proficiencies?
Skills and abilities people from approved programmes must show to enter the register
What does the code of conduct do?
Sets out the standards of conduct, performance and ethics which a member of that profession must adhere to throughout their work
How does the code of conduct regulate the behaviour of social care workers?
It summarises the responsibilities of social care workers under headings of conduct, performance and ethics
What are some responsibilities under the heading of conduct?
- Act in the best interests of service users
- Respect confidentiality
- Maintain high standards of behaviour
What are some responsibilities under performance?
- Obey laws, regulations and guidelines
- Act within limits of knowledge, skills and competence
- Keep professional knowledge and skills up to date
What are some responsibilities under ethics?
- Respecting the rights and dignity of service users
- Demonstrate ethical awareness
What are some responsibilities specific to social care workers?
- Engaging in supervision on a regular basis
- Upholding human rights
- Promoting social justice
What else does the code do?
Outline procedures for decision making, ensuring social care workers respect the rights of service users
What is CPD?
Continuous professional development
What does CPD do?
Helps professionals maintain and improve their knowledge, skills and competences and develop professional qualities
What must social care workers do with CPD?
Create a portfolio
What is included in the CPD portfolio?
- Description of professional role and practice setting
- Personal learning plan
- CPD log or record of learning activities
- Demonstration of engagement in learning
- Minimum of eight reflective practice worksheets
