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Learning Disability Nurse & Mental Health

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£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
8 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This learning disability nurse & mental health course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

This extensive CPD UK & IPHM accredited learning disability nurse & mental health course has been designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become an expert mental health and learning disability nurse and will give you all the practical knowledge & credentials that you need to excel in your new role.

If you are aspiring to start your career as an mental health and learning disability nurse or you just want to boost your knowledge and skills on mental health and learning disability nursing, but don’t know where to start, then this learning disability nurse & mental health course will set you up with the appropriate skills and expertise needed to take your professionalism to the next level.

This comprehensive learning disability nurse & mental health course will give you all the necessary skills and a valuable insight into mental health and learning disability nursing to boost your career towards senior positions and possibilities, by getting the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need from this learning disability nurse & mental health course. There are always new skills to learn and new knowledge to accumulate when you work as a mental health and learning disability nurse, this learning disability nurse & mental health course will fully prepare you to embrace all of the essential skills and knowledge in this field.

Enrol today and get started on your journey to improve your career prospects with the latest skills and the power of self-belief!

Why Choose This Learning Disability Nurse & Mental Health Course:

  • Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • FREE PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
  • Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) accredited certificate in 1 single course
  • Get trained by industry experts
  • Easy to use and easy to follow
  • Learn the most in-demand skills
  • Expert tutors are always available for you via email
  • Kickstart your career with quality training

***Additional GIFT***

  • PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
  • 2 Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course

CPD

8 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

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.

Who is this course for?

Learning Disability Nurse & Mental Health Course

This comprehensive learning disability nurse & mental health course is ideal for anyone who is looking to improve their skills and move on to more challenging roles in this sector. Completion of the learning disability nurse & mental health course will prove your learning potential and provide the impetus to boost their career into whatever direction they choose but gaining an up-to-date perspective of everything involving mental health and learning disability nursing.

The learning disability nurse & mental health course will provide both established professionals and relative newcomers to mental health and learning disability nursing with some real advantages, earning impressive recognition and acquiring skills which will make any candidate’s CV stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Requirements

Learning Disability Nurse & Mental Health Course

There is no previous experience or specific entry requirements needed to enrol into this learning disability nurse & mental health course, any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol into this learning disability nurse & mental health course and learn at their own pace.

As long as you are seventeen years old, have a basic knowledge of the English language and are relatively comfortable with rudimentary IT skills, you will be eligible to enrol into this learning disability nurse & mental health course.

Career path

This learning disability nurse & mental health course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. Gain the latest techniques, theories, knowledge and confidence that you’ll need to procure the dream job you’ve been looking for. this learning disability nurse & mental health course could be a critical part of your future.

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