Person centred care

This course enables individuals who work within health and social care to meet Standard 5 of the Care Certificate - Work in a person centred way. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors.

Developed jointly by Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for Health. The Care Certificate is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and should form part of a robust induction programme.

Standard 5 - Work in a person centred way

5.1 Understand person centred values
5.2 Understand working in a person centred way
5.3 Demonstrate awareness of the individuals immediate environment and make changes to address factors that may be causing discomfort or distress 
5.4 Make others aware of any actions they may be undertaking that are causing discomfort or distress to individuals 
5.5 Support individuals to minimise pain or discomfort 
5.6 Support the individual to maintain their identity and self-esteem
5.7 Support the individual using person centred values

Typical duration: 1.5 hours

Delivery: Level 1 courses must be booked as minimum 3 courses in 1 day

All course prices are for groups of up to 12 delegates and include course material and digital certificates valid for three years.