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Observation and Documentation in Care Settings
Cambridge Open Academy

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Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

In the world of care settings, a keen sense of observation has been the cornerstone of effective caregiving since the time of Florence Nightingale. The course "Observation and Documentation in Care Settings" shines a light on the importance of observation skills and their role in providing exceptional care, ensuring the well-being of patients and clients alike.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of observation skills and their significance in care settings.
  • Learn about child observation and its role in promoting healthy development and well-being.
  • Develop the ability to create a child observation plan and document observations effectively.
  • Gain insights into various observational methods and studies utilised in care settings.
  • Understand the relationship between social policy, social work observation, and observation skills.
  • Master the techniques of basic health observation and clinical management observation in care settings.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment to their designated address.

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

The course commences by introducing you to the world of observation skills, highlighting their crucial role in care settings. We then delve into the realm of child observation, exploring its importance in nurturing healthy development and addressing the needs of children under care. Module 3 focuses on the creation of child observation plans and effective documentation, equipping you with the necessary tools to record your observations accurately.

In the second half of the course, we examine various observational methods and studies, further enhancing your understanding of observation skills in care settings. We then move on to the connection between social policy, social work observation, and the need for adept observation skills. Lastly, the course covers basic health observation and clinical management observation, solidifying your expertise in observation and documentation in care settings.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals pursuing a career in care settings, seeking to develop their observation skills and documentation techniques.
  • Caregivers, healthcare workers, or social workers looking to enhance their observation skills to improve their professional practice.
  • Educators and childcare providers interested in learning about child observation and its applications.
  • Students studying healthcare, social work, or childcare who want to complement their academic knowledge with practical observation skills.
  • Individuals with a general interest in improving their observation skills and understanding their significance in care settings.

Career path

  • Care Assistant: Entry-level salaries typically start at around £17,000,
  • Social Worker: Average salaries can range between £25,000 to £40,000,
  • Clinical Support Worker: The salary for this role typically ranges from £18,000 to £22,000,
  • Registered Nurse: Salaries can vary, potentially starting at around £24,000 and rising with experience and additional qualifications.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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