Care Certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability
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Care Certificate Standard 9 - Online Training Course - Level 1 -Â CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Care Certificate Standard 9 (Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) training course for front-line healthcare and social care support workers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
While you may not be working in a role that directly supports people with mental health conditions, dementia and learning disability, it is vital to have awareness in any health or social care worker role. This is so that any signs and symptoms that you notice are passed on to other workers and that you show compassion and understanding when you experience any behaviour that you find difficult to understand or respond to.
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Entry requirements - no prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
The online Care Certificate Standard 9 (Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) training course was developed for new healthcare and social care staff as part of their workplace induction.Â
The primary audience of the Care Certificate is Healthcare Support Workers or Adult Social Care Workers. It is also suitable for existing health and social care staff who do not hold recognised qualifications.
Clinical support roles
The Care Certificate Standard 9 is suitable for those giving support to clinical roles in the NHS and other healthcare settings where there is any direct contact with patients, including:
- Health Care Assistants,Â
- Care Support Workers, and
- Assistant Practitioners.
Adult social care workers
The Care Certificate Standard 9 is also suitable for those giving support in community settings, including:
- Adult Social Care workers in residential, nursing homes and hospices,
- Home care workers, and
- Domiciliary care staff.
Non-clinical roles
The Care Certificate Standard 9 is also suitable for other social care roles include:
- Caring volunteers,
- Porters,
- Cooks, and
- Drivers with direct contact with patients/ service users.
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What is covered in this course?
This online Care Certificate Standard 9 (Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) training course covers the following:
- Unit 1 - Introduction
- Unit 2 - Legal frameworks, policy and guidelines
- Unit 3 - Awareness of mental health conditions
- Unit 4 - Awareness of dementia
- Unit 5 - Awareness of learning disabilities
- Unit 6 - Making adaptations
- Summary.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims of this online Care Certificate Standard 9 (Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) training course are to:
- Realise the importance of good mental health in work settings.
- Postulate the effects of mental ill-health, dementia and learning disabilities on an individual.
- Understand measures that can be taken to foster mental health in the workplace.
Learning objectives
On completion of this online Care Certificate Standard 9 (Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) training course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the significance of mental health among individuals.
- Explain the importance of support to individuals with mental health challenges like dementia and learning disabilities.
- Explain how positive attitudes towards individuals with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities improve the care and support they receive and how the social model of disability underpins these attitudes.
- Instil a positive attitude towards people with mental health challenges like dementia and learning disabilities.
- List the main legislative requirements to explain how they may affect healthcare.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Care Certificate Standard 9 (Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability) training course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities.
- Point out the importance of promoting positive health and wellbeing for an individual who may have a mental health condition.
- Name the different mental health disorders as well as their remedies.
- State how to report concerns associated with any unmet needs which may arise from mental health conditions, dementia or learning disability.
- Identify the legal frameworks and policy guidelines relating to mental health conditions.
Why is this Care Certificate Standard 9 training course important?
While you may not be working in a role that directly supports these individuals, it is essential to have awareness in any health or social care worker role. This is so that any signs and symptoms that you notice are passed on to other workers and that you show compassion and understanding when you experience any behaviour that you find difficult to understand or respond to.
If your organisation provides care and support for individuals with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities, further specialist training should be provided. This will help you to deepen your knowledge and develop your skills and abilities to meet the needs of your role. It may include opportunities to undertake specialist qualifications. Speak to your manager for more information.
Care Certificate Standard 9 - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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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).
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The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited and trusted leading provider of statutory and mandatory training for health and social care providers across all UK regions.
Established by qualified health and social care professionals, we have extensive experience in various NHS, private and education sectors. Click here to see our full range of accredited courses, programmes and qualifications.
Staff working in health and social care environments must ensure that they complete appropriate statutory and mandatory training to provide safe and effective services.
Our health and social care training courses, programmes and qualifications were designed to provide effective learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Our packages include induction training, statutory and mandatory courses and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our statutory, mandatory and specialist health and social care training courses are delivered in line with the relevant UK legislation and recommended practice and standards including:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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- Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF).
We provide over 500 online CPD accredited training courses, programmes and qualifications. These course materials were developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations from both the NHS and private sectors.
Some of the key benefits include health and social care workers to meet both their responsibilities and job roles, which are ideal for induction, awareness, knowledge and refresher training.
- Online, self-paced training
- 24-hour learner support
- High-quality interactive courses
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- Complete modules within 1-2 hours
- Meet organisational mandatory training needs
- Meet training requirements for statutory training
- Instant digital CPD certificates on completion
- Meet current UK legislation and guidelines
- Over 500 CPD courses covering multiple business sectors
- Free blended learning environment (BLE) for all organisations.
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.
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The CPD certificates, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.
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