Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Learning Disability Awareness training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people in the UK are living with a learning disability. Healthcare and social care workers must have an adequate understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities. It is also essential that they listen to the needs, hopes and aspirations of those living with learning disabilities, their carers, friends and families.
Our online Learning Disability Awareness training course will help you to gain the right skills and knowledge when working with people with a learning disability.
The Mandatory Training Group is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses, programmes and qualifications.
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)
Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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Description
Course content
This online Learning Disability Awareness training course covers the following:
- What is a learning disability?
- Difference between learning disability and mental health problem
- What causes a learning disability?
- Mild, moderate or severe learning disability
- Getting a learning disability diagnosis
- Dealing with a learning disability diagnosis
- Learning disability and other conditions
- Down’s syndrome
- Williams syndrome
- Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
- Challenging Behaviour
- Fragile X syndrome
- Global development delay
- Cerebral palsy
- Sources of support for learning disabilities
- Getting the right support
- Thinking about the future, and
- Online learning resources and references.
Course aims
This online Learning Disability Awareness training course aims to improve caregivers’ awareness of learning disabilities. An improved knowledge, together with current guidance and best practice recommendations help to improve the care provided to people who have learning disabilities.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Learning Disability Awareness training course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the term learning disability
- Know the difference between a learning disability and a mental health problem
- Know the causes of learning disabilities
- Understand how learning disabilities are diagnosed
- Have a better understanding of the following:
- Down’s syndrome
- Williams syndrome
- Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
- Challenging Behaviour
- Fragile X syndrome
- Global development delay
- Cerebral palsy
- Know where to get more information about learning disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
Who is this course for?
This online Learning Disability Awareness training course is suitable for staff working in a variety of settings and aims to provide a detailed understanding of learning disabilities and their effects, 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.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD 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.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD 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).
Learning Disabilities Awareness Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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