Care Planning and Record Keeping

Course Overview

The Care Planning and Record Keeping Training Programme provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to develop effective care plans and maintain accurate documentation. The programme promotes accountability, communication, and continuity of care.

Aims

To equip learners with the skills required to create person-centred care plans and maintain professional records that support safe and effective care delivery.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Develop care plans based on assessed needs
• Maintain accurate care records
• Record observations effectively
• Communicate information professionally
• Monitor care outcomes
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of care planning
• Produce accurate and effective records
• Support continuity of care
• Meet professional documentation standards
• Apply confidentiality principles

This will enable them to:

• Improve care quality
• Support regulatory compliance
• Enhance communication within teams
• Protect service user information

Course Dates and Duration

Delivery Format: Face-to-face, online or blended learning
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be adapted to organisational requirements.

Assessment Method

Learners will:

• Complete documentation exercises
• Review sample care records
• Participate in practical activities

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.