The Person-Centred Care Planning Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement care plans that are truly centred around the individual’s needs, preferences, and values. This course focuses on understanding the principles of person-centred care and applying these principles to create care plans that enhance the quality of life for individuals in various care settings.
 
Course Content:
 
Introduction to Person-Centred Care: Overview of person-centred care, including its principles, benefits, and how it contrasts with traditional models of care. Understanding the role of person-centred care in improving outcomes and satisfaction.
Core Principles of Person-Centred Care: Exploration of the core principles of person-centred care, including respect for individuality, recognising and valuing personal experiences, and promoting autonomy and choice.
Understanding Individual Needs and Preferences: Techniques for effectively gathering and understanding an individual’s needs, preferences, and goals. Methods for involving individuals and their families in the care planning process.
Developing Person-Centred Care Plans: Step-by-step guidance on creating care plans that are tailored to the individual’s specific needs and preferences. Including goal setting, identifying care requirements, and planning for flexibility and adaptability.
Implementing and Reviewing Care Plans: Strategies for implementing person-centred care plans, including effective communication with the individual and their support network. Methods for reviewing and updating care plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
Addressing Challenges and Barriers: Identifying common challenges and barriers to person-centred care and strategies for overcoming them. Addressing issues related to resistance, resource constraints, and coordination among care team members.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding the legal and ethical aspects of person-centred care, including consent, capacity, and safeguarding. Ensuring care plans comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Techniques for monitoring the effectiveness of person-centred care plans and evaluating their impact on the individual’s well-being and satisfaction. Using feedback to make continuous improvements.
 
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the Person-Centred Care Planning Training Course, participants will be able to:
 
Understand Person-Centred Care: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and benefits of person-centred care, and how it enhances the quality of life for individuals.
Apply Core Principles: Apply the core principles of person-centred care to develop care plans that respect individuality, personal experiences, and autonomy.
Gather Individual Preferences: Effectively gather and understand an individual’s needs, preferences, and goals, involving them and their families in the care planning process.
Develop Effective Care Plans: Create comprehensive and tailored care plans that address the specific needs and preferences of individuals, including goal setting and planning for flexibility.
Implement and Review Plans: Implement person-centred care plans effectively and review and update them as necessary to ensure they continue to meet the individual’s needs.
Address Challenges: Identify and address common challenges and barriers to person-centred care, using strategies to overcome resistance and manage resource constraints.
Ensure Legal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure that care plans comply with legal and ethical standards, including issues of consent, capacity, and safeguarding.
Monitor and Evaluate: Use monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of care plans and make continuous improvements based on feedback.
Enhance Care Quality: Apply the knowledge and skills gained to enhance the quality of care provided, ensuring that it is truly centred around the individual’s needs and preferences.
 
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Person-Centred Care Planning certificate, recognising their proficiency in developing and implementing care plans that focus on the individual’s needs and preferences. This certification supports their role in providing high-quality, personalised care and contributes to their professional development in the field of healthcare and support services.