Our Level 2 Care Planning course is here to give you exactly what you need to deliver safe, thoughtful, high-quality support to the people you care for.
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Learning Curve Group
Principles of Care Planning
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Healthcare
Online
Skills covered in this course
person-centred care
nutrition and hydration
personal hygiene support
continence care principles
care planning
Course Overview
In health and social care, it really matters that people are treated in a warm, respectful way. This course supports you to build skills both personally and professionally, and it also helps you show your ability to potential employers.
You’ll explore person-centred care and learn practical ways to assist with day-to-day needs, from meals and drinks to personal hygiene and continence support.
Course Overview Our Level 2 Care Planning course is designed to help you bring confidence to your role, with the knowledge needed to support people properly and with genuine care. Along the way, you’ll develop skills that benefit you personally and professionally, and you’ll be able to evidence your competence to employers. You’ll cover person-centred care, plus how to provide support across areas such as nutrition and hydration, personal hygiene, and continence care. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
This course is supported through the UK government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. You can check the funding eligibility details below. If you don’t meet the requirements for funding, you can still join by using the “Buy Now” button above.
Fully Accredited Course
You’ll study with an accredited qualification from NCFE CACHE, an education charity that has been doing this for more than 170 years. NCFE is recognised by the Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
Completing this course can support you into roles such as: Senior Care Worker (£17,000 to £27,000) Animal Care Worker (£13,500 to £22,000) Social Worker (£24,000 to £40,000)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll complete the course in seven weeks. We call our online courses “flexible learning” because they’re built to fit around your work and home life. Once you’re enrolled, your course platform will show your deadlines so you can stay on top of everything.
This course covers 6 units:
- Understanding person-centred thinking and planning
- Care planning from the care worker perspective
- Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings
- Principles for helping an individual maintain personal hygiene.
- Understanding continence care.
- Principles for supporting sleep.
What will I learn?
This course covers 6 units:
- Understanding person-centred thinking and planning
- Care planning from the care worker perspective
- Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings
- Principles for helping an individual maintain personal hygiene.
- Understanding continence care.
- Principles for supporting sleep.
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government, and to study for free you need to meet the following requirements:
- You must currently live in England
- You must be 19 or older
- You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Some additional rules may depend on where you live. If you enrol and then don’t finish or you withdraw, there’s a £125 cancellation charge. This helps cover the administrative work involved.
Don’t match those criteria?
No problem. You can still purchase the course and get started straight away. Flexible payment options are available.
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Masterclasses
From time to time, you may be asked to join compulsory online masterclasses as part of your programme.
Enrolment Paperwork
You might need to complete and return enrolment forms that are sent to you by email from your college or training provider, so your enrolment can be finalised.
Studying made simple!
We’re not big fans of making things harder than they need to be. That’s why our courses are built to work around your timetable, whether that’s your job, your family life, or both.
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Certification Process
1
Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Get the Summary Notes
Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
3
Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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