Person-Centred Care
£20 + VAT
This course will look in depth at person-centred care, including why it is important. You will also explore the NHS Compassion in Practice Strategy and how it relates to person-centred care. You will also learn how you can apply person-centred care to everyday working practice. You will also review laws and legislation relating to person-centred care, including the importance of record keeping, data protection and consent.
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All about this Person-Centred Care Course
This course is suitable for anyone working in health and social care roles, and will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to know and apply to ensure you are working in a person-centred way.
You will learn what the Care Quality Commission (CQC) says about person-centred care and what the benefits of person-centred care are. You will learn about the 6Cs of care and how they contribute to person-centred care.
You will also learn the importance of effective multi-disciplinary working and how to apply person-centred care in a holistic way, to all aspects of a person’s care and support needs, including their health, wellbeing, social, psychological and spiritual needs.
You will also explore the importance of care-plans, how they should be used and how they should be reviewed. You will be able to access a free template, that you may wish to use and develop.
You will also gain knowledge on how to promote consent in practice and the benefits of gaining people’s consent.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Suitable for people working in health and social care settings
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to Person-Centred Care
In the first unit of the course, you will be introduced to person-centred care and who needs to know about person-centred care. You will also explore an example of person-centred care and learn what the benefits are.
How to Apply Person-Centred Care
In this unit, you will explore how you can apply person-centred care in everyday working practice, including the importance of communication and how to overcome barriers to communication.
Care Plans
In this unit you will explore person-centred care plans, why these are needed and how they should be developed. You will also explore what the CQC’s guidance for care planning is and what support can be included in care plans.
The Law and Record Keeping
In the final unit of the person-centred care course, you will explore all the laws and legislation that are relevant to person-centred care and care planning. You will also explore record-keeping and its importance in further detail.
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One of the most recognisable care brands in the UK, Skills for Care provides best practice guidance throughout the care sector. Skills for Care are renowned for strong leadership within the industry and carry out detailed research to ensure that care workers are able to continually reach high standards of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Person-Centred Care course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Person-Centred Care course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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