Learning Disability Awareness

This Learning Disabilities Awareness course provides an understanding of the basics of learning disabilities, including their different types, causes, and lifelong effects. The course aims to promote a new understanding of learning disabilities through a person-centred approach, which emphasises meeting the needs of the individual.

The course highlights the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to care, which involves listening to the needs, hopes, and aspirations of individuals with learning disabilities, their carers, friends, and families.

It focuses on meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities, exploring practical ways to provide quality support tailored to the individual’s unique requirements.

It provides an overview of the legal framework surrounding providing care for individuals with learning disabilities, including safeguarding policies and procedures.

The course offers health and social care practitioners opportunities to deepen their understanding of learning disabilities and develop valuable practical skills to work successfully in various professional settings.

This Learning Disability Awareness online course is approved by:

 CPD certification service :

The CPD certification service helps organisations to formalise their expertise into a structured and recognised approach in learning. This conforms the course content is alilgned to the universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

• Demonstrate an understanding of different neurological disabilities and their effects on individuals

• Understand the various ways in which learning disabilities can present themselves

• Identify the common causes, effects, and diagnosis of varying learning disabilities

• Provide quality person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities

• Recognise and address the stigma attached to learning disabilities

• Safeguard the well-being of individuals with learning disabilities

This online Learning Disabilities Awareness course suits staff working in various settings. It aims to provide a detailed understanding of learning disabilities and their effects, including but not limited to the following:

• NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff

• Locum doctors and nurses

• Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)

• Agency nurses and workers

• Healthcare assistants, support workers, and care assistants

• Community services

• Healthcare & social care providers & workers

• Hospitals (private and public)

• Dental practices

• GP surgeries

• Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs)

• Mental health and disability services

• Nursing homes, hospices, and residential care homes

• Healthcare recruitment and locum agencies

• Domiciliary & home care agencies.

Over eight modules, this course will help you understand the issues surrounding learning disabilities & solutions.

Module 1: Introduction

This module explains what a learning disability is and how it impacts a person’s education and social development.

Module 2: Learning Disabilities: the Basics

This module explores the different types of learning disabilities, their causes, impact and diagnosis.

Module 3: New Understanding

This module demonstrates a new approach to learning with disabilities and how our understanding of special educational needs has changed in recent years.

Module 4: Person-centred Approach

This module will apply a person-centred approach when communicating and caring for those with learning disabilities.

Module 5: Meeting Needs – Part 1

This module shows the different needs of individuals with learning disabilities and how to meet those needs in various settings. 

Module 6: Meeting Needs – Part 2

This module will take a further look at the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and how to assess the learning needs of individuals.

Module 7: Meeting Needs – Part 3

This module will delve deeper into the learning requirements of those with special educational needs, with tips on providing quality support.

Module 8: Legal Framework, Opportunities and Safeguarding

This module will explore career opportunities in this field, including the legal framework for caring for those with learning disabilities. We will also take a look at some essential safeguarding procedures.

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This entirely online course can be accessed from any device with the following system specifications:

    • Browser: Up to date web browser
    • Video: Up to date video drivers
    • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
    • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)