Learning Disability Awareness

Overview:

This course is aimed at care staff and anyone involved in supporting a person with a Learning Disability. Delegates will develop a better understanding of how to work effectively with someone who has a learning disability and to understand the effects of discrimination and poor practices.

The course looks at dual diagnosis (Learning Disability/Mental Health) and explores the issues that present and how to overcome these in practice.

Course Content:

• What is meant by a Learning Disability

• Legislation and definitions

• The medical model of disability

• The social model disability

• Understanding Disability

• Community access

• Disability access to employment

• Disability and mental health ( Dual Diagnosis )

• Role of the Professional

Costs:

This is a one day course costing £400 (no vat) and can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates.

We are happy to discuss individual training needs and provide costing’s based on your requirements.

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