Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities Course

Description

Course details

Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities Online Training Overview

This course will give an overview of assessing and managing mental health problems in people with learning disabilities in any setting including health and social care, education, and criminal justice.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn

Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities Learning Objectives

 At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand how to involve people with learning disabilities, their family/carers in mental health assessment and treatment
• Describe support and interventions for family members and carers
• Describe social and physical environment interventions
• Understand the components of an annual health check
• Understand the identification, referral, and assessment process
• Understand psychological, pharmacological, and occupational interventions available

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 1

• Mental Health Problems in People with Learning Disabilities – Course Introduction
• Organising Effective Care
• Care Pathways
• Staff Coordination and Communication
• Staff Training
• Involving Individuals, Family, Carers, and Care Workers
• Consent, Capacity, and Decision-Making
• Social and Physical Environment Interventions
• Annual Health Check

Unit 2

• Identification and Referral
• Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Mental Health Care Plan
• Psychological Inteventions
• Planning for Psychological Interventions
• Pharmacological Interventions
• Occupational Interventions

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers

Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities FAQ

Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Mental Health in People with Learning Disabilities course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.