PDC20100 - Writing Progress Notes - An Introduction

Version Effective: 9th of August, 2017

Course Details

Course Summary

This online Short Course provides an introduction to the importance of accurate documentation in the health setting.  Good documentation supports the healthcare processes of care through the progress notes, provides a clear channel of communication and ultimately provides legal proof of the duty of care and professional accountability.  This course highlights the importance of documentation to facilitate the safe care and treatment of a client.

The fee for this short course will be $25.00.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This course provides Professional Development for health professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Standard Course Structure

1 hour
  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the importance of accurate and careful documentation
  2. Identify the key essential elements of good communication through documentation
  3. Define the standards for progress notes.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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