Understanding Care Plans in Aged Care

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Updated 29 Jun 2025 Certificate469 Ratings
Care plans are essential tools in delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred aged care. In this Ausmed Training Module, you’ll explore what care plans are, the key components that make them effective, and your responsibilities in supporting older people through their care plans. You’ll also learn how to use care plans to deliver personalised care that aligns with each person’s needs, goals and preferences.

Content

5 Units • 8 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
What is a Care Plan?
2 Questions
3m
What Does a Care Plan Include?
2 Questions
7m
Aged Care Worker Responsibilities
2 Questions
8m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise the key components of a care plan in aged care.

2

Understand your responsibilities in relation to care plans.

3

Know how to provide a person-centred approach using a care plan.

Who it's for:

Healthcare professionals, healthcare workers and ancillary staff working with older adults.

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Last updated29 Jun 2025

Published29 Jun 2025

Due for review29 Jun 2027
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