Mini course · Foundation level
Informed Consent Done Right
Consent is a conversation, not a signature. Learn to get it right, every time.
What is Informed Consent Done Right?
Valid informed consent protects patients' rights and professionals' practice. It requires that the patient has capacity, receives the information they need, understands it and decides voluntarily. This course covers the elements of valid consent, assessing capacity, what information to give, consent for minors and adults lacking capacity, interpreters, emergencies, withdrawal of consent and documentation, with realistic cases from medicine, surgery and dentistry.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the elements of valid informed consent
- Assess decision-making capacity in a described case
- Decide what information a patient needs for a described procedure
- Recognise when consent is not voluntary
- Apply consent principles to minors, emergencies and patients lacking capacity
- Document a consent discussion appropriately
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1What Makes Consent Valid
14 minFree preview· Course content
What Makes Consent Valid
Capacity, information, understanding and voluntariness.
2Capacity and Special Situations
16 min· Course content
Capacity and Special Situations
Available after you enroll.
3The Consent Conversation
16 min· Course content
The Consent Conversation
Available after you enroll.
4Documentation and Withdrawal
14 min· Course content
Documentation and Withdrawal
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Is a signed form enough?
No. The form documents the conversation; the conversation is what makes consent valid.
Does the course cover the law in my country?
It covers widely shared principles. Laws on capacity and minors vary, so check local requirements.
Who should obtain consent?
Usually the professional performing the procedure or a suitably trained colleague. Follow your organisation's policy.
Is it relevant for dentists?
Yes. Dental cases are included.