Course Detail

This course has been developed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and practice the recording, storing, sharing and accessing of information. Knowledge gained from the course can be implemented within care and support plans for individuals. Learners will look at how person centred thinking affects provision of social care services and how care/support plans should support this. The course encourages the learner to explore their own role in implementing person centred thinking and planning and to develop further skills and attitudes necessary to fulfil this role.
This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:
Person Centred Planning tools, scenarios, case studies, group discussions, action planning and small group activities.
This course has been developed and mapped to:
The Care Act 2014: Personalising Care and Support Planning
Think Local Act Personal Guide: Delivering Care and Support Planning
And the following QCF units:
Support Person Centred Thinking and Planning
Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings
Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings

State the need for secure handling of information in Health and Social Care settings
Describe how to access support for handling information
State how to handle information in accordance with agreed ways of working
Describe requirements for handling information in Health and Social Care settings
Explain how to support others to handle information
Give an overview of the principles and practice of person centred thinking, planning and reviews
Describe the context within which person centred thinking and planning takes place
State own role in person centred planning

6 hours