Care Certificate Standard 16: Learning Disability and Autism Awareness Online (E-learning)
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Support People with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People Well
This online course covers Care Certificate Standard 16, Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism. It is for carers, support workers, healthcare assistants and anyone delivering adult social care in the UK, and no prior knowledge is needed.
The content refers to the Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Accessible Information Standard, and includes topics such as diagnostic overshadowing and Positive Behaviour Support.
Who Is This Course For?
- Carers and support workers
- Healthcare assistants
- Domiciliary and residential care staff
- NHS employees and agency staff
- Anyone delivering adult social care in the UK
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, so learners can study at a time that suits them on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 4 hours of video, plus PDFs, PowerPoint slides and infographics, and learners have lifetime access to the course.
What the Course Covers
- Learning disability and autism – what a learning disability is, autism as a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference, and common misconceptions
- Person-centred support – person-centred approaches to everyday care, equality, dignity, independence and inclusion
- Communication and sensory needs – sensory differences, communication needs, communicating with individuals and families, and the Accessible Information Standard
- Reasonable adjustments and barriers – reasonable adjustments and the barriers autistic people and people with learning disabilities can face
- Diagnostic overshadowing – why health needs can be missed when symptoms are put down to a learning disability or autism
- Behaviour and Positive Behaviour Support – behaviour as communication and the principles of Positive Behaviour Support
- Safeguarding and legislation – safeguarding responsibilities and the Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what learning disability and autism are and use person-centred approaches
- Recognise sensory and communication needs and the role of reasonable adjustments
- Explain what diagnostic overshadowing is and why it matters
- Describe behaviour as communication and the principles of Positive Behaviour Support
- Explain the purpose of the Accessible Information Standard
- Identify key legislation relevant to supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final assessment. Learners who pass it receive a downloadable CPD-accredited certificate of completion. The course carries 4 CPD points, and TrainifyHUB is listed as a CPD Accredited Provider.
FAQ
What is Care Certificate Standard 16?
Standard 16 of the Care Certificate is Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism. This course covers the awareness topics for that standard.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. The course is suitable for anyone delivering adult social care, with no prior knowledge needed.
How long does the Standard 16 course take?
It contains about 4 hours of video and is self-paced, with lifetime access on desktop or mobile.
Does the course include autism awareness?
Yes. It covers autism awareness, communication, sensory processing, person-centred support and reasonable adjustments, alongside the Equality Act 2010, Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Does the course carry CPD points?
Yes. It carries 4 CPD points, and a CPD-accredited certificate is available after completing the course and passing the assessment.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
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