Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness – Online Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Online CPD Course - The Mandatory Training Group UK -

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers.

Course content

This Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness e-learning course covers the following:

Introduction to dementia, mental health and learning disability,
Awareness of mental health conditions,
Depression, symptoms of depression and treatment for depression,
Living with depression,
Supporting individuals who experience psychosis and anxiety,
Types and causes of dementia,
Helping individuals with dementia,
Learning disabilities, physical and sensory problems,
Supporting individuals and promoting positive attitudes,
The social model and adaptations,
Reporting concerns,
Detection and early diagnosis of dementia,
Mistaking conditions, adapting care and support,
Legal frameworks, policy and guidelines,
Assessing mental capacity and
Online resources and resources.

Who is the course for?

This Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services including:

NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
Locum doctors and nurses
Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
Agency nurses
Agency workers
Healthcare Assistants
Support workers
Care assistants
Community services.

Course aims

The aims and objectives of this online Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness training course are to:

To provide the learner with a clear understanding of the legislation regarding mental health, dementia and learning disabilities.
To provide necessary training resources in a meaningful and engaging way.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness online training course, the learner will:

Have a better awareness of mental health conditions,
Know the symptoms and treatment options for depression,
Be able to support people living with depression,
Be ready to help individuals who experience psychosis and anxiety,
Have a better awareness of dementia,
Be able to better support individuals with dementia,
Know more about learning disabilities, physical and sensory problems,
Be prepared to better support individuals and promoting positive attitudes,
Know the social model and necessary adaptations,
Be able to report concerns, and
Understand the relevant legal frameworks, policy and guidelines.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness – Online Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities - Level 1 - CPD Certified