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Care Planning & Goal Setting (SMART)

Tracking # 20-1367057

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Course overview

This foundational-level continuing education course equips nurses and rehabilitation professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to develop effective, patient-centered care plans using SMART goal-setting principles (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Learners will explore interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation standards, regulatory considerations, and strategies to improve outcomes through structured goal development. Real-world examples and case applications support translation into clinical practice across acute, post-acute, outpatient, and community settings.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Disclosure statements

Asynchronous, Self-Paced | 2 CE Hours

Audience: RN, LPN, PT, OT

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define the components of a comprehensive care plan.
  2. Describe SMART goal criteria and their application in clinical practice.
  3. Differentiate between short-term and long-term goals.
  4. Develop interdisciplinary, patient-centered goals aligned with functional outcomes.
  5. Identify common barriers to effective care planning and strategies to address them.
  6. Apply SMART goal principles to case-based scenarios.
  7. Document care plans in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.