Writing Case Notes Online Course
Do you need to write case notes?
Case notes are the formal basis for record keeping in all clinical and many non-clinical settings. You have to get them right.
Why should you learn to write effective case notes?
Knowing how to to write clear, accurate case notes is essential for delivering quality care to your clients, developing your professional expertise and maintaining your organisation’s reputation.
Our Writing Case Notes video and guide will further develop your skills so they meet the professional standards required by your organisation. Based on many years of experience, the series will walk you through best-practice principles, examples based on real-world situations and exercises to apply the knowledge gained.
Bulk pricing is also available. Please get in touch if you’d like more than 5 licences. We are also able to supply SCORM compatible files for organisations that maintain their own LMS systems.
Comprehensive Guide
The following aspects of writing case notes are covered:
understanding why you need to keep notes
understanding the legal implications of case notes
identifying the range of possible readers
selecting content that is relevant
keeping your notes accurate, objective and evidence-based
distinguishing between facts and opinions
using a template appropriately (where available)
structuring your case notes logically
using a clear, concise writing style
adopting a professional tone
applying a simple checklist for proofreading notes.
Video series
The video is a great introduction to understanding what it takes to write effective case notes. It runs for 36 minutes and follows the same format as the manual but is divided into 8 sections containing valuable information and a few worked examples for you to try. You can work through it at a pace to suit you.
To get a sense of the video, we encourage you to try the free sample included as part of this course by clicking the "Preview" button below.
Watch a sample from the Writing Case Notes video series
What’s included?
PDF Guide
• “Writing Case Notes - a practical guide to writing case notes”
Writing Case Notes Video Series
Introduction to the basics
Principle 1: Timeliness
Principle 2: Accuracy
Principle 3: Relevance
Principle 4: Objectivity
Principle 5: Logical Organisation
Principle 6: Professional Presentation
Conclusion and thank-you
This price includes a year of access.
Bulk pricing is also available. Please get in touch if you’d like more than 5 licences. We are also able to supply SCORM compatible files for organisations that maintain their own LMS systems.