Providing Person Centered Care
Person-centered care focuses on seeing the individual beyond their diagnosis—understanding their preferences, values, and choices. This course shows British Columbia caregivers how to make those individual needs part of everyday care. It helps caregivers deliver care that respects individuality, supports independence, and fosters meaningful connections. Through practical examples and reflection, caregivers will learn how to adapt everyday tasks to honor each client’s unique life story, culture, and emotional needs.
45 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Define person-centered care and explain its importance in caregiving.
- Identify ways to respect and support client individuality and choice.
- Demonstrate communication that encourages dignity and emotional safety.
- Promote client independence and shared decision-making.
- Recognize and document client preferences and emotional cues accurately.
- Apply flexibility and empathy to adapt care when circumstances change.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
