Autism and Learning Disabilities

The Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement that all registered health and social care providers are required to provide training for their staff in learning disabilities and autism, including how to interact appropriately with autistic people and people who have a learning disability.

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Overview

This course allows learners to develop and deepen their knowledge on learning disabilities and autism, this includes understanding the barriers people face in a health and social care setting. By the end of this course, learners will understand the importance and requirements of accommodating the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This will make their experience in various settings more positive and supportive.

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Understand what autism and learning disabilities are and how they affect people
• Recognise the difficulties people with autism and/or learning disabilities might face in a healthcare environment
• Acknowledge and accommodate people’s individual needs
• Understand how to effectively communicate with people who may struggle to express themselves or understand

Course Modules

• Living with Autism
• Living with a Learning Disability
• Working with People with Autism
• Supporting a Person with a Learning Disability
• Communication with Someone with Autism
• Communication with Someone with a Learning Disability
• Risk, Legislation and Safeguarding

Who is this course for?

This course has been designed to provide staff and volunteers, both clinical and non-clinical, with an introduction to autism and learning disabilities.

Assessment

Learning progress and test results can be tracked by managers for internal development and learners can keep a certificate of completion for CPD.

Duration

3 hours

Booking

Click 'book now' below then follow the checkout process. On receipt of your order, the e-learning team will be in touch to arrange access, please allow 24 hours. Learners can access and re-visit the course for a year.

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If you are purchasing multiple courses for yourself or your organisation, you could save up to 87% with Skills for Health eLearning bundles. Find out more here.

FAQ & Guidance

Our FAQ should answer most of your questions, but please do get in touch if you're still not clear about anything.

Peace of Mind Money Back Guarantee

For your peace of mind, all Skills for Health eLearning comes with a 14 day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied or decide the package is not for you for any reason, Skills for Health are happy to refund your payment in full (or cancel your invoice).

Sources: 

• Health and Care Act 2022: https://www.legislation.gov.uk...