Care Planning

This online Care Plan training course gives staff the correct skills and knowledge of care planning and what is involved. It is aimed for health and social care workers involved in care planning such as care homes, nursing homes, and domiciliary care.

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Care plans are important in providing direction for the individual care of a patient. They give other staff a clear idea of the path to follow, as well as which staff to assign and when. The care plan will keep your patient's care as smooth as possible and will follow them throughout their journey within your organisation.

This online Care Plan training course will teach your staff how care plans differ, how they should be updated, the importance of recording observations, how to create a care plan, and how to understand the different stages of care planning. Upon successful completion, learners will gain a downloadable and printable Care Planning certificate.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this online Care Planning training takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Care Plan training for nurses and carers. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this online course, either download your Care Planning certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This Care Planning course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Care Planning training course learning outcomes

On completion of this online Care Planning training course, learners should know and understand the following:

Differences between care plans
Understand how individual care plans differ
Updating care plans
Understand how care plans should be updated
Working with others
Describe how you work with other professionals
Recording observations
Describe the importance of recording observations
Stages of care planning
Understand the stages of care planning
Assessing care plans
Describe how care plans should be assessed
Creating care plans
Demonstrate how to create a care plan

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FAQ – Care Planning training course

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to the common care planning questions our online care training experts frequently receive.

Why should care plans be updated regularly?

A care plan should be updated regularly to ensure that any changes have been recorded, and to see what is and isn’t working for the patient. Normally it is reviewed and updated every month.

It’s also important to make sure the care plan hasn’t become too messy, or that any previous records included are not out of date. By updating it regularly, the care plan will remain organised and ensure it always has the correct information.

What is a care plan in health and social care? A care plan in health and social care is a document and record of the care provided that outlines the needs of a patient, who will provide their care, the type of care they require, and how they will be supported.

Why are care plans important in health and social care? Care plans are important in health and social care because it means the individual’s personal needs are met and helps them gets the right level of care regardless of who is on duty that day. It helps guide the health and social care worker to deliver the best care for each individual.

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Our online Care Planning training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

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• Study anywhere you want on any device 

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