Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Course Information

Introduction

Fully-Funded Digital Learning

Overview

Develop a comprehensive understanding of issues related to different types of
learning disabilities and how these affect individuals in their daily lives
through this certificate in principles of working with individuals with learning
disabilities.

Whether you are an individual looking to upskill or an employer wanting to
train your staff, this course will enable you to develop a range of skills to
help with the support of individuals with learning disabilities. Topics include
the principles of safeguarding, awareness of autistic conditions and how best to
support individuals with learning disabilities in accessing
healthcare.

Course units/modules

• Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
• Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
• Introduction to personalisation in social care
• Principles of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities
• Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions
• Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare

Benefits and skills

Benefits of this programme include:

• Flexible online delivery.
• Assessed via activities so no exams.
• Useful for personal development or seeking employment.
• Study at your own pace.

Entry requirements

• Aged 19+
• Level 1 English

Assessment types

Written assessments, tasks, and activities