{"product_id":"learning-disabilities-awareness-online","title":"Learning Disabilities Awareness Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupport People with Learning Disabilities with Confidence and Respect\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and social care staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who works with or supports people with learning disabilities or wants to improve inclusive practice\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 4 hours of video, with lifetime access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations and the spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e – what a learning disability is, how it differs from a learning difficulty, different levels of support need and avoiding assumptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCauses and misconceptions\u003c\/strong\u003e – biological and developmental causes, and correcting myths such as parenting or education being the cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e – communication barriers and adapting language, visual aids and active listening to support autonomy and trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerson-centred care\u003c\/strong\u003e – dignity, choice and independence, and building care plans around individual preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquality, diversity and inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e – equality principles, legal protections, discrimination and reasonable adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e – the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, assessing capacity, its five principles and best-interests decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafeguarding\u003c\/strong\u003e – recognising abuse, neglect and exploitation, professional duties and how to report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and wellbeing\u003c\/strong\u003e – health inequalities, barriers to healthcare, annual health checks, health action plans and advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive behaviour support\u003c\/strong\u003e – behaviour as communication, triggers and prevention, with restrictive practice as a last resort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborative care\u003c\/strong\u003e – teamwork, the roles of other professionals, information sharing and working with families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice standards\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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\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\u003eExplain what a learning disability is and how it differs from a learning difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapt communication using clear language, visual aids and active listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply person-centred principles of dignity, choice and independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and best-interests decision making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation and know how to report concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand positive behaviour support, including behaviour as communication and restrictive practice as a last resort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should take learning disabilities awareness training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealth and social care staff, support workers, carers and anyone who works with or supports people with learning disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the course cover the Mental Capacity Act?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It covers the purpose of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, assessing capacity, its guiding principles and best-interests decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the course assessed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a final online assessment with an 80% pass mark. 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