Learning Disability Awareness – Level 1 – Online Course – CPDUK Certified
£14.99
Mandatory Compliance is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses for health and social care professionals and organisations that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), RoSPA, IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
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Learning Disability Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Learning Disability Awareness training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. 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.
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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?
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.
What is covered in this course?
This online Learning Disability Awareness e-learning 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.
Learning Disability Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Course aims and objectives
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.
Why is this Learning Disability Awareness course important?
It’s 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 vital that they listen to the needs, hopes and aspirations of those living with learning disabilities, their carers, friends and families.
Our interactive Learning Disability Awareness e-learning course and online resources help you to gain the right skills and knowledge when working with people with a learning disability.
Learning Disability Awareness - 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)
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- 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
- Intuitive learning management system
- 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.
All the courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited corporate provider of E-Learning courses, programmes and qualifications across all sectors. Click here to see our CPDUK accreditation.
The CPD certificates, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.
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low rating due to spelling mistakes. Pg 10 needs changing .. clearly incorrect. It says "is there a link between learning disability and a learning disability' confusing !!
Great course especially about fragile x
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