Why Study This Course?
Are you looking to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding required to work with and support those with learning disabilities? This course would be suitable for those who work in or would like to work in health and social care settings as well as those who work in the education sector or supporting roles.
Develop knowledge and understanding required to work with and support those with learning difficulties. Learn about safeguarding, principles of learning disabilities, promotion of positive risk taking and general support required to work with individuals with learning disabilities.
-Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
-Safeguarding and protection of individuals with learning disabilities
-Introduction to personalisation for individuals with learning disabilities
-Principles of positive risk taking for individuals with learning disabilities
-Awareness of autism spectrum conditions
-Understand ways of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare
You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. You must have Level 1 English skills (e.g. Functional Skills English). If you don't have proof of an English qualification, you'll need to take a short assessment. You'll need to complete a short course application and attend a brief online interview to ensure the course is right for you. You must have access to a PC, laptop, or tablet and a reliable internet connection.
Your progress will be assessed through written assignments submitted via the online learning platform. You'll receive detailed feedback from your assigned assessor to help you develop your understanding. Upon successful completion of this course, you could consider further study in Adult Social Care.