Learning Disability Training

This learning disability training course aims to build learners awareness and understanding of learning disabilities.  The course will assist learners in understanding what it means to have a learning disability and help guide them on ways of supporting individual with learning disabilities

Course Summary:

• What do you know about learning disabilities?
• What effects a learning disability has on the individual and their families
• How to support those with learning disabilities
• The need for clear communication and ensuring there is a person centred approach
• To avoid diagnostic overshadowing by being aware of and acknowledging unconscious bias.
• To be aware of STOMP and STAMP in relation to overmedication.
• To look at the lessons learnt from Learning from Lives and Deaths review (LeDeR).
• What are reasonable adjustments and how they can be made.
• The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and The Equality Act 2010.
• When and how to use Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• How to improve communication with a person with learning disabilities and their family
• Be aware of how hospital passports and annual health checks play a part in the care and support of people with learning disabilities. 

Learning Outcomes

On completion Learners will be able to demonstrate a much improved knowledge of learning disabilities and their roles and responsibilities when supporting someone with learning disabilities.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment will be by continuous assessment by the trainer – there is no ‘test’ paper.

 A certificate of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of course.

This course is often booked with the following courses:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Awareness
• Challenging Behaviours & Breakaway Techniques
• Down’s Syndrome Awareness
  

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