Dementia, Mental Health & Disability Awareness
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers.
Mandatory Compliance is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses, programmes and qualifications that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), RoSPA, IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
Certificate duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Recommended prerequisites: N/A
Assessment type: End of course assessment
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities training course are to:
- To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation regarding mental health, dementia and learning disabilities, and
- To provide necessary training resources in a meaningful and engaging way.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities training course, the learner will:
- Have a better awareness of mental health conditions,
- Know the symptoms and treatment options for depression,
- Be able to support people living with depression,
- Be ready to help individuals who experience psychosis and anxiety,
- Have a better awareness of dementia,
- Be able to better support individuals with dementia,
- Know more about learning disabilities, physical and sensory problems,
- Be prepared to better support individuals and promoting positive attitudes,
- Know the social model and necessary adaptations,
- Be able to report concerns, and
- Understand the relevant legal frameworks, policy and guidelines.
Why is this Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability course essential?
The Care Certificate is a set of standards that social care and health workers stick to in their daily working life. It is the new minimum standards that should be covered as part of the induction training of new care workers. The Care Certificate was developed jointly by Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for Health. The Care Certificate:
- Applies across social care and health,
- Links to National Occupational Standards and units in qualifications, and
- Covers what is needed to be caring – giving workers a sound basis from which they can develop their knowledge and skills.
What is covered in this course?
This online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities training course covers the following:
- Introduction to dementia, mental health and learning disability,
- Awareness of mental health conditions,
- Depression, symptoms of depression and treatment for depression,
- Living with depression,
- Supporting individuals who experience psychosis and anxiety,
- Types and causes of dementia,
- Helping individuals with dementia,
- Learning disabilities, physical and sensory problems,
- Supporting individuals and promoting positive attitudes,
- The social model and adaptations,
- Reporting concerns,
- Detection and early diagnosis of dementia,
- Mistaking conditions, adapting care and support,
- Legal frameworks, policy and guidelines,
- Assessing mental capacity and
- Online resources and resources.
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Community services.
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Certificates
CPD Certified Certificate
Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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