{"product_id":"autism-awareness-care-online","title":"Autism Awareness for Health and Social Care Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnderstand Autism and Support People with Dignity in Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis online autism awareness course explains autism as a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference and how it can affect communication and daily life. It helps care and health staff understand why awareness matters and how to support autistic people respectfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course covers the autism spectrum, common traits, communication, sensory processing differences and reading behaviour as communication, with reference to UK legislation including the Autism Act 2009, Care Act 2014 and Equality Act 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare assistants and support workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurses and healthcare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff in residential care and domiciliary care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff in supported living settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospital staff and others working across health and social care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline e-learning, self-paced, so learners can study at a time that suits them on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 2 hours of video (the provider estimates around 3 hours to complete), plus PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources, and learners have lifetime access to the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to autism\u003c\/strong\u003e – what autism is, how it affects communication and daily life, and why awareness matters in care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe autism spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e – what the spectrum means, how much individuals vary and how to avoid stereotypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognising traits\u003c\/strong\u003e – common traits, communication and social differences, routines and repetitive behaviours, and reframing behaviour respectfully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication in care\u003c\/strong\u003e – language processing, the problems ambiguous language can cause, clear communication strategies and consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensory processing\u003c\/strong\u003e – sensory differences, environmental triggers, signs of discomfort and making reasonable adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour as communication\u003c\/strong\u003e – underlying causes of distress, Positive Behaviour Support and reducing restrictive practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafeguarding and care quality\u003c\/strong\u003e – how autism awareness improves safeguarding and the quality of care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe autism as a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference and explain the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise common autistic traits while avoiding stereotypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse clear communication strategies and support consent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify sensory triggers and suggest reasonable adjustments to the care environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand behaviour as a form of communication and the principles of Positive Behaviour Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course ends with a final assessment. Learners who pass receive the Certificate in Autism Awareness – Health \u0026amp; Social Care. The course awards 2 CPD points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an awareness course. It does not teach how to manage challenging behaviour; instead it focuses on understanding behaviour as communication. It explains that autism itself is not a learning disability, although some autistic people may also have a learning disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should take autism awareness training in health and social care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for care assistants, support workers, nurses, healthcare professionals and staff in residential care, domiciliary care, supported living, hospitals and wider health and social care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the autism awareness course take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course contains about 2 hours of video, and the provider estimates around 3 hours to complete it. It is self-paced, so you can pause and resume at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this course teach how to manage challenging behaviour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It focuses on understanding behaviour as communication, the causes of distress and the principles of Positive Behaviour Support, rather than managing challenging behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the autism awareness course carry CPD points?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The course awards 2 CPD points, and learners who pass the final assessment receive a digital certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich laws and guidance does the course refer to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course refers to the Autism Act 2009, the Care Act 2014, the Equality Act 2010, NICE guidance, the Skills for Care framework, CQC fundamental standards and NHS guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/social-care-courses\"\u003eSocial care courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/care-courses\"\u003eCare courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/e-learning\"\u003eE-learning courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trainifyhub\"\u003eTrainifyHUB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TrainifyHUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58810246988120,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/trainifyhub-logo.png?v=1792147910","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/autism-awareness-care-online","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}