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Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities – Online Course

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Price
£14.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers.

LearnPac Systems 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)

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Course aims

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 online awareness of dementia, mental health, and learning disability training important?

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 mental health?

Mental health is a level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is the “psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment.”

What is dementia?

The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. These changes are often small to start with, but for someone with dementia, they have become severe enough to affect daily life. A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or behaviour.

What is a learning disability?

A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example, household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life.

What is a disability?

Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 – “You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities”.

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.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - Online Training Course - 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.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - Online Training Course - 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.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - Online Training Course - 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).

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.