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Description
The Care Act 2014 legislation saw a number of previous laws replaced with one, clearer, more comprehensive act.
Comprising of 12 modules, it can be a daunting subject to learn about. But here is an all-in-one, CPD Certified e-learning course that breaks down all the modules making it easier to consume. Based upon Skills for Care training materials, this 12-module suite covers all elements of The Care Act phase 1.
What modules are covered in this full training suite for The Care Act?
- Introduction and Overview
- Information and Advice
- Assessment and Eligibility
- Independent Advocacy
- Charging and Financial Assessment
- Deferred Payments
- Care and Support Planning
- Personal Budgets
- Direct Payments
- Review of Care and Support Plans
- Transition to Adulthood
- Integration, Cooperation and Partnerships
This course is intended for those working in adult social care as well as wider elements of local authorities such as children’s services, housing and public health. It is also aimed at other local authority partner organisations such as learning and education providers, social care providers and support organisations in all sectors. Those involved in the governance of these organisations and people who work, care, support and volunteer in them will also benefit from this training.
Learning objectives
By the end of this online training, you’ll have a knowledge of:
- Why the Act has been introduced and the key changes
- A local authority’s duties, in relation to information and advice
- What an assessment should include and who is eligible for care and support
- The roles of, and who can be an ‘appropriate individual’
- What to consider when undertaking a financial assessment and learn about the implications of the Act for self-funders
- How people can pay for their care and know the eligibility criteria for deferred payments
- The key features and standards of person-centred planning, and the planning and review process
- How the personal budget is calculated
- Administering, monitoring, reviewing and discontinuing direct payments
- Reviewing the care and support plan, or support plan
- Who should have a transition assessment and what makes for effective transition
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
Upon successful completion with an 80% or higher pass mark, you will be automatically awarded a downloadable certificate containing your name, the course title, and completion date.
