Learning Disabilities Awareness Online (E-learning)
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Support People with Learning Disabilities with Confidence and Respect
This online learning disabilities awareness course explains what a learning disability is, how it differs from a learning difficulty and how it can affect communication, independence and daily living. It is for health and social care staff, support workers, carers and anyone who works with or supports people with learning disabilities.
It covers person-centred care, adapted communication, equality and reasonable adjustments, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding, health inequalities and positive behaviour support, with reference to the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998.
Who Is This Course For?
- Health and social care staff
- Support workers
- Carers
- Anyone who works with or supports people with learning disabilities or wants to improve inclusive practice
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, with lifetime access.
What the Course Covers
- Foundations and the spectrum – what a learning disability is, how it differs from a learning difficulty, different levels of support need and avoiding assumptions
- Causes and misconceptions – biological and developmental causes, and correcting myths such as parenting or education being the cause
- Communication – communication barriers and adapting language, visual aids and active listening to support autonomy and trust
- Person-centred care – dignity, choice and independence, and building care plans around individual preferences
- Equality, diversity and inclusion – equality principles, legal protections, discrimination and reasonable adjustments
- Mental capacity – the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, assessing capacity, its five principles and best-interests decisions
- Safeguarding – recognising abuse, neglect and exploitation, professional duties and how to report
- Health and wellbeing – health inequalities, barriers to healthcare, annual health checks, health action plans and advocacy
- Positive behaviour support – behaviour as communication, triggers and prevention, with restrictive practice as a last resort
- Collaborative care – teamwork, the roles of other professionals, information sharing and working with families
- Practice standards – a recap of key knowledge, legislation and standards, the roles of NHS England, GOV.UK and the Care Quality Commission, reflective practice and CPD, and preparing for the final assessment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what a learning disability is and how it differs from a learning difficulty
- Adapt communication using clear language, visual aids and active listening
- Apply person-centred principles of dignity, choice and independence
- Outline the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best-interests decision making
- Recognise signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation and know how to report concerns
- Understand positive behaviour support, including behaviour as communication and restrictive practice as a last resort
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final online assessment with an 80% pass mark. Successful learners receive the Certificate in Learning Disabilities Awareness and Professional Practice. The course carries 4 CPD Points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
FAQ
Who should take learning disabilities awareness training?
Health and social care staff, support workers, carers and anyone who works with or supports people with learning disabilities.
What is the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty?
This is covered in the first part of the course, which explains what a learning disability is, how it differs from a learning difficulty and how it can affect communication, independence and daily living.
Does the course cover the Mental Capacity Act?
Yes. It covers the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, assessing capacity, its guiding principles and best-interests decisions.
How is the course assessed?
There is a final online assessment with an 80% pass mark. Passing it earns the Certificate in Learning Disabilities Awareness and Professional Practice.
How long does the course take?
It includes about 4 hours of video and is self-paced, so you can study on desktop or mobile at your own speed.
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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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