Learning Disability Awareness

The Learning Disability Awareness Course is designed to provide special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants, care workers and care providers, with the essential skills to support individuals with a range of neurological issues.

Through this Learning Disability Training Course, you will deepen your understanding of the different types of learning disabilities, their causes, effects and diagnosis. You will also explore the needs of the individual and how to provide quality support through adopting a person-centred care approach.

Also explored in the course is the legal framework surrounding the provision of care for individuals with learning disabilities, including safeguarding policies and procedures. If you have decided to pursue a career in social care or SEN teaching, this course will provide you with valuable practical skills to work successfully in a wide range of professional settings.

Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Learning Disability Awareness Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek of The Learning Disability Awareness Course

Who Should Take The Learning Disability Awareness Course

This Learning Disability Awareness Course applies to anyone looking to establish a career in this field. This includes the following profession:

• Staff and volunteers, both clinical and non-clinical

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Learning Disability Awareness Course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the different neurological disabilities and how they affect individuals
• Understand the different ways in which learning disabilities can present themselves
• Identify the common causes, effects and diagnosis of different learning disabilities
• Provide quality person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities
• Understand the stigma attached to learning disabilities
• Safeguard the wellbeing of individuals with learning disabilities

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Learning Disability Awareness Online Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

Learning Disability Nursing

• Module 01: Learning Disability and Mental Health
• Module 02: Learning Disability Nursing
• Module 03: Psychosocial Interventions
• Module 04: Psychodynamic Approaches
• Module 05: Learning Disability Nursing Throughout the Lifespan
• Module 06: Role of the Learning Disability Nurse in Promoting Health and Well-Being
• Module 07: Care Planning in Mental Health Settings
• Module 08: Nursing Models and Behavioural Interventions
• Module 09: The Future of Learning Disability Nursing
• Module 10: Future Spheres of Practice for Learning Disability Nursing