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Person-Centred Planning (PCP) for Patient-Focused Care Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to deliver person-centred, patient-focused care within healthcare and care settings.

This Person-Centred Planning (PCP) for Patient-Focused Care Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, and support workers involved in developing care plans, supporting patient wellbeing, and promoting individual choice and independence.

The course helps learners understand the principles of person-centred planning, communication skills, collaborative care planning, legal frameworks, multidisciplinary working, and the practical implementation of patient-focused care approaches.

Online Person-Centred Planning (PCP) Training for Healthcare Staff

This online Person-Centred Planning (PCP) training module provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to support patient involvement in care planning, promote dignity and autonomy, and deliver coordinated, individualised care within healthcare settings.

The course focuses on person-centred values, communication, shared decision-making, care planning tools, risk enablement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and reflective practice.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Community Care Workers
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Mental Health Staff
• Rehabilitation Staff
• Any healthcare worker involved in patient care planning and support

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to deliver person-centred planning and patient-focused care that promotes dignity, independence, choice, safety, and collaborative healthcare practice.

What You Will Learn

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

• Understand the principles and importance of person-centred planning
• Recognise the differences between person-centred and task-focused care
• Understand UK legal and ethical frameworks relating to PCP
• Apply effective communication and active listening skills
• Use person-centred planning tools effectively
• Support shared decision-making and patient involvement
• Balance patient autonomy with risk management
• Develop person-centred care plans collaboratively
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and carers
• Reflect on and improve person-centred care practices

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction and Foundations of Person-Centred Planning

Understand the purpose and foundations of person-centred planning within healthcare.

Topics include:

• What is person-centred planning
• Patient-focused care principles
• Differences between person-centred and task-centred care
• Benefits of PCP for patients and healthcare services
• UK healthcare policies and frameworks
• Consent, privacy, and confidentiality considerations

Module 2: Principles and Values of PCP

Explore the core values and behaviours that underpin person-centred care.

Topics include:

• Dignity and respect in healthcare
• Choice, autonomy, and independence
• Holistic approaches to care
• Emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing
• Partnership working with patients and families
• Flexibility and responsive care approaches

Module 3: Communication and Relationship-Building Skills

Develop communication skills that support effective person-centred care.

Topics include:

• Active listening techniques
• Open questioning and empathy
• Building trust and professional relationships
• Understanding patient perspectives
• Non-verbal communication awareness
• Cultural competence and inclusion

Module 4: Tools and Techniques for Person-Centred Planning

Learn how to use person-centred planning tools within healthcare practice.

Topics include:

• One-page profiles
• Good day and bad day tools
• Relationship circles
• Communication charts
• Decision-making profiles
• Shared decision-making techniques

Module 5: Risk Enablement and Patient Autonomy

Understand how to balance patient choice with safety considerations.

Topics include:

• Positive risk-taking approaches
• Understanding patient perspectives on risk
• Risk discussions and communication
• Supporting independence safely
• Risk management planning
• Respecting patient choices and preferences

Module 6: Planning and Implementation

Develop skills in creating and implementing effective person-centred care plans.

Topics include:

• Components of effective care plans
• Goal setting and support planning
• Co-producing care plans with patients and families
• Monitoring and reviewing care plans
• Coordinating care across services
• Maintaining continuity of care

Module 7: Multidisciplinary Working and Collaboration

Recognise the importance of teamwork within person-centred care delivery.

Topics include:

• Roles within multidisciplinary teams
• Communication between healthcare professionals
• Involving carers and families
• Collaborative care approaches
• Information sharing and coordination
• Consistency in patient care delivery

Module 8: Challenges, Barriers, and Solutions

Explore common challenges in implementing person-centred planning.

Topics include:

• Time pressures and workload challenges
• Organisational barriers
• Staff attitudes and training needs
• Case studies and practical scenarios
• Reflective learning exercises
• Strategies for improving PCP in practice

Module 9: Reflection, Assessment, and Next Steps

Support ongoing development in person-centred healthcare practice.

Topics include:

• Reflective practice techniques
• Self-assessment and skills review
• Personal action planning
• Continuous improvement strategies
• Further learning opportunities
• Professional resources and guidance

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of person-centred planning, communication, collaborative care planning, risk enablement, legal responsibilities, and patient-focused healthcare practices.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Person-Centred Planning (PCP) for Patient-Focused Care Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Supports patient-focused and person-centred care delivery
• Improves communication and care planning skills
• Strengthens multidisciplinary collaboration
• Promotes dignity, autonomy, and patient involvement
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

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Strengthen your understanding of person-centred planning, improve patient-focused care skills, and promote safer, more individualised healthcare practices with Person-Centred Planning (PCP) for Patient-Focused Care Online Training today..