Effective care planning is essential for delivering safe, person‑centred support in health and social care. This care planning and record keeping training course helps learners understand the importance of creating, updating, and reviewing care plans to meet individual needs. It also highlights the role of accurate record keeping in ensuring continuity of care, compliance with legislation, and improved outcomes for service users.

The course provides practical knowledge on how to work alongside other professionals, make initial assessments, and apply observation skills to inform care planning. By the end of this care planning and record keeping training, participants will be able to design and maintain care plans that reflect individual preferences, support effective communication, and reduce the risk of errors.

Why Care Planning and Record Keeping Training Matters

Care plans are living documents that guide daily practice. Without accurate planning and record keeping, staff risk providing inconsistent or unsafe care. Training ensures that care workers understand the assessment process, the importance of updates, and how to document information clearly and professionally.

What You’ll Learn in Care Planning and Record Keeping Training

• Understanding individual care plans and their purpose
• The importance of updating care plans regularly
• Observation skills and the stages of care planning
• The assessment process and initial evaluations
• How to create a person‑centred care plan
• Principles of accurate and compliant record keeping

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and structure of care plans
• Apply observation and assessment skills to inform planning
• Update and review care plans to reflect changing needs
• Create care plans that support person‑centred care
• Maintain accurate records in line with best practice

Who Should Take This Course

• Care workers and support staff
• Supervisors and managers in health and social care
• Anyone responsible for creating or maintaining care plans