Learning Disability Nurse & Mental Health Course
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The learning disability nurse & mental health is one of our most popular training courses and is perfect for those individuals who want to start a new career path as a mental health and learning disability nurse, as well as established professionals who want to test their existing abilities and learn the latest techniques.
Course Curriculum
This comprehensive learning disability nurse & mental health course has been divided into 28 interactive lessons. This makes for a more stimulating and comprehensive study of all the essential areas of mental health and learning disability nursing, which also means that learners will be able to absorb the knowledge in manageable and intuitive segments and retain the vital information without even realising it.
This fully inclusive learning disability nurse & mental health course includes the following modules:
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
- Definitions & Concepts in Mental Health
- Mental Health Nursing
- Importance of Good Mental Health
- Significance of Mental Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing versus General Nursing
Evolution of Mental Health Services
- History of Mental Health Nursing in the UK
- Development of Modern Mental Health Nursing
- Innovation in Mental Health Services
Mental Health & Well Being in the UK
- Mental Health Scenario in the UK: Important Findings
- Survey on Children's Mental Health
- Effect of COVID 19 on Mental Well Being 
UK Mental Health Legislation
- Mental Health Act 2007
- Section 5 (2): The Doctor's Holding Power
- Section 5 (4): The Nurse's Holding Power
- Section 135 (1) & 2
- Consent to Treatment
- Independent Mental Health Advocate
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Best Interests within MCA
- (DOLS) with Example
- Data Protection Act 2018
Common Mental Health Problems in the UK
- Identification
- Depression
- Symptoms
- Types of Depressions
- Treatment
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Symptoms
- Types of OCD
- Treatment
- Symptoms
- The Vulnerable Group
- Treatment
Models of Care Delivery in Mental Health Nursing
- The Nursing Models
- The Interpersonal Model
- SOAP Interpretation
- SOAPIER Interpretation
- Case Scenario
- Case Scenario
Types of Therapy and Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- How does it work?
- Popular Techniques in CBT
- When is CBT Beneficial?
- Counselling
- Behavioural Activation
- Guided Self-Help
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Medications
- Nursing:Standards of Practice
Therapeutic Relationship Facets of Mental Health Nursing
- What is Psychosocial Intervention?
- Key Components 
- Challenges for Mental Health Care Nurses
The 10 Essential Shared Capabilities
- Aim of the ESCs
- The 10 ESCs
- Importance of the ESCs in Clinical Practice
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
- Defining Child Mental Health
- Risk Factors within the Family
- Safeguarding Children
- Service Framework of CAMHS
- Role of CAMHS Nurse
Managing Workplace-Related Stress
- About Work-Related Stress
- Common Causes of Stress at Work
- Warning Signs
- Individual Stress
- Group Level Stress
- Early Intervention Techniques
Mental Health Nursing as a Career Choice
- Required Qualifications
- Responsibilities of Mental Health Nurses
- Mental Health Nursing Skills 
- Work Settings
The Mental Health Nursing Competence and Career Framework
- Objectives
- Structure of the Framework
- Audiences of the Framework
Learning Disability and Mental Health
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health problems
- Community-based Services
Causes of Learning Disability
- Factors causing learning disability
- Autosomal abnormalities
- Abnormalities in genes
Legal Framework on Learning Disability
- The Mental Health Act 1983
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Challenging Behaviour of Adults with Learning Disabilities
- Types of Responses
- Cause of Challenging Behaviour
- How to Care?
Protecting People with Learning Disabilities
- Why Need More Care?
- Indicators of Harm
- Impacts of Abuse
- Responding to Abuse or Violence
Assessment and Diagnosis of Learning Disability
- Diagnostic Phenomena
- Screening Tools
- Diagnosis of Anxiety
- OCD
- Affective Disorders
- Depression 
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia 
Learning Disability Nursing
- Caring and Comforting
- Needed Interventions
- Features of good nursing
Different Approaches to therapy
- Psychosocial Approach
- CBT
- Behaviour Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Reminiscence Therapy
- Antipsychotic Medication
- ECT
Physical Health Issues with Down’s syndrome
- Scoliosis
- Flat Feet
- Arthritis 
- Celiac Disease
- Cardiac Defects
- Thyroid Disorders
- Dementia 
Mental Health Issues and Epilepsy
- Anxiety Disorder
- Depression 
- Dementia
- Interventions 
- Epilepsy
Access to Health Care
- Health Promotion Approaches
- Mental Health Services
- Structure of Services
- Barriers to Access Health Care
Role of the Learning Disability Nurse
- Skills Required
- Elements of Good Nursing
- Workplaces of Nursing
Professional and Legal Issues
- How to Promote Patient's Capacity
- Roles of Learning Disability Nursing
- Risk Assessment
The Future of Learning Disability Nursing
- Professional Requirements
- Providing Leaderships
- Contribute to Policy Making
Learn how to increase your expertise in mental health and learning disability nursing by taking the following modules of this popular learning disability nurse & mental health course. This learning disability nurse & mental health course has been specially crafted to allow you to extend your knowledge base in this area and provide excellent groundwork for adapting your skillset and requirements in your chosen job role.
Certificate of Completion
On completion of the course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimum postal charge applicable to obtain the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:
- Inside the UK = £6.49
- International Students = £17.49
CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement
On completion of the learning disability nurse & mental health course, you will be eligible to obtain the CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to evidence your new skill and accomplishment, as well as your knowledge and skill set. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) is available in PDF format, at the cost of £12, or a hardcopy can be sent via post at the cost of £35.
Compatibility
All the lessons in this learning disability nurse & mental health course will only take a few minutes to complete, which means that it caters to every type of lifestyle and study method. Study breaks can be quickly scheduled, as can long and intensive periods of learning. You can make the most of your personal time, even if you only have 10 to 15 minutes free at any one time. Make this course work for you.
We don’t believe in placing time limits on learning, so you will never have to rush and complete a course before a strict deadline. Just concentrate on your goals and study in your own time and at your own pace with no unnecessary pressure.
