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Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Online CPD short course for health and social care practitioners

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
4 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 6 PDFs, 7 Resources and 1 Quiz
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

A learning disability is a life-long condition that starts before adulthood. Mencap estimates that there are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK, all with differing support needs.

This course helps practitioners in the adult care sector understand the causes and conditions linked to learning disabilities, and relevant legislation and guidance. It also suggests good practice in person-centred care, active support, participation, positive behaviour support, and communication.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 4 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 6 PDFs, 7 Resources and 1 Quiz

Duration: 1h

    • 1: Tutorial video: Understanding learning disabilities 06:32
    • 2: Tutorial transcript 04:00
    • 3: Reading text: Understanding learning disabilities 20:00
    • 4: Presentation: Causes and conditions 04:00

    • 5: Reading text: Supporting friendship for people with learning disabilities 02:00
    • 6: Presentation: Supporting adults with learning disabilities 06:00
    • 7: Video: Fire safety awareness for adults with learning disabilities (1 of 3) 00:57
    • 8: Video: Fire safety awareness for adults with learning disabilities (2 of 3) 00:44
    • 9: Video: Fire safety awareness for adults with learning disabilities (3 of 3) 01:13

    • 10: Activity sheet (optional) 04:00

    • 11: Multiple-choice quiz 10:00

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will understand some of the causes and common conditions that can result in learning disabilities
  • You will know the attributes which people need to support people with a learning disability
  • You will understand the importance of person-centred care and planning for the future, taking risks, decision making and choices, encouraging independence, and supporting adults with learning disabilities to take part in community life and develop personal relationships

Advantages of this course

  • This course touches on the historical treatment of people with learning disabilities, which is important to know and understand so we can learn from past mistakes, and ensure the health and social care services provided today are so much more inclusive, respectful, and put the best interests of the individual at the centre of our practice.
  • One of the main sources of frustration for adults with learning disabilities is that everything is done for them and they have no control over their life. This course covers ways you can empower the people you support to lead a more independent life, and put them at the heart of any decisions that affects them.
  • Website and video resources are used to explore good practice in supporting adults with learning disabilities in more detail
  • There is also suggested extra reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

Who is this course for?

This short course will serve as a refresher to an experienced adult care practitioner about supporting people with learning disabilities, and as an introduction to a practitioner who is new to role. This course may also be of benefit to a manager of a care team and setting with service users who have learning disabilities.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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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.

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