Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge and understanding of the process and formulation of person-centred care plans. To provide an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to accurately document and record given care. To promote the safety and well-being of all patients who require supportive care.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the importance of person-centred approaches for care and support.
• Identify the processes involved with person-centred assessment and the development of care plans.
• Identify strategies to encourage client involvement and ownership within the process.
• Describe how to implement a person-centred approach in adult social care.
• List the types of documentation used in health and social care and discuss their value and purpose.
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
• Understand the importance of ensuring that written entries are accurate, factual, legible and complete.
• List ways to maintain security and confidentiality.