Writing Effective Documentation & Progress Notes

This course builds on foundational knowledge to develop practical skills for documenting peer support interactions accurately and clearly. You'll explore common documentation formats, including progress notes, and learn how to select the most appropriate approach for different peer support situations. Emphasis is placed on clarity, accuracy, collaboration, and alignment with peer support values. By the end of this course, you'll know how to document peer interactions and outcomes in ways that support both peers and collaborative care efforts. 

This course awards 1 CEU upon successful completion.

Clear, collaborative documentation strengthens peer support practice.

Why take this course?

Effective documentation is a skill that supports consistency, communication, continuity of care in peer support work. This course provides the "how" of documentation, helping you move from uncertainty to confidence when documenting peer interactions and progress. 

By learning how to select appropriate documentation formats and write clear, focused progress notes, you strengthen your ability to document what matters most: the peer's goals, experiences, and progress. This course helps ensure documentation remains purposeful, person-centered, and aligned with peer support practice in real-world settings. 
Select the right format

Learn how to choose the right documentation method

Document clearly and accurately

Learn how to document with focus and consistency

Support collaboration

Learn how documentation can strengthen communication