Qualification Code:
EL-065
Duration:
50 minutes
Delivery Method:
Online
Cost:
£25.00
Course Overview
Learning disability awareness training online with a person-centred focus
People with a learning disability have the right to care that fits their needs and choices. Staff who understand learning disability can support that well. This learning disability awareness training online explains the causes, effects and good practice.
The course has eight modules and 50 minutes of video. It covers the basics, person-centred care, meeting needs and the legal framework. It also looks at overcoming stigma and safeguarding.
Why choose this course?
✔ Eight short modules – each one focused on a single topic.
✔ Person-centred – puts the individual’s needs and choices at the centre.
✔ Covers the law – includes the legal framework and safeguarding.
✔ CPD approved – carries 2 CPD units.
The modules build from basic understanding to the legal and safeguarding context.
- The basics – what a learning disability is and how it differs from a learning difficulty.
- Types and causes – common causes and how they affect daily life.
- New understanding – how attitudes and approaches have changed over time.
- Person-centred approach – planning support around the person, not the service.
- Meeting needs – communication, health, independence and daily living, across three modules.
- Role of management – how leaders shape good practice in a service.
- Legal framework and safeguarding – Equality Act 2010 rights and Care Act 2014 safeguarding duties.
The course suits support workers, care assistants, team leaders and managers. It fits supported living, residential care, day services and community teams. Staff in health settings who meet people with a learning disability will also benefit.
Each of the eight modules has a 70% pass mark. Learners who pass all modules receive a certificate of completion. The course is CPD approved and carries 2 CPD units. Providers can use it as evidence of awareness training for CQC inspection.
Simple to buy. Flexible to study.
Buy your course online and you can start straight away. Courses run on our secure eLearning platform, delivered in partnership with VideoTile Learning.
- Try it first – Create a free account and watch the first module of any course at no cost.
- Buy and log in – Pay online and the course appears in your account.
- Study at your own pace – Short video modules let you stop and return whenever suits you.
- Check your learning – A short multiple-choice test follows each module. The pass mark is usually 70%.
- Download your certificate – Pass every module and your certificate is ready to download and print.
What you need: an up-to-date web browser and a broadband connection of 3Mb or faster. No software to install.
Training a team? We can help.
Many care providers, NHS teams and employers use our eLearning to keep staff training current. A business account lets you buy courses in bulk, assign them to staff and track completion in one place. That gives you a clear record for audits and inspections.
Since 2008, Medipro has trained thousands of health and care professionals in the classroom and online. We can help you build a training plan that mixes eLearning with practical, tutor-led courses at our centres.
Is this the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training?
No. CQC-registered providers must train staff in learning disability and autism. The Oliver McGowan training is the government’s recommended programme. This course is a separate CPD-approved awareness course. Check with your employer how it fits your training plan.
Who should take learning disability awareness training online?
Anyone who supports people with a learning disability, from new support workers to managers. It is also useful for health and front-line staff.
How often should learning disability training be refreshed?
There is no legal expiry for this course. Many employers refresh this training annually or every 1–3 years, depending on policy.