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Awareness of
Mental Health,
Dementia &
Learning Disabilities
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This training can be provided individually or as part of a bespoke package.
Contact us for further information.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities.
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Understand the importance of promoting positive health and well-being for an individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability.
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Understand the adjustments which may be necessary in care delivery relating to an individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability.
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Understand the importance of early detection of mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities.
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Understand legal frameworks, policy and guidelines relating to mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities.
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Understand the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided.
Course Overview
Target Population: All staff completing Care Certificate Standard 9.
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Course Duration: 6 hours
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​Certification: Awareness in Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disabilities.
Assessment: Knowledge assessment via a question paper.
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Number of Participants: 20 Maximum
Our Training:
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Is based on the compliance requirements placed on trainers by the Human Rights Act 1998; Care Act 2014; the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016; Safeguarding Adults National Framework; Fundamental Standards of Quality & Safety; Mental Health Act (1983) & the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
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Can assist with the knowledge compliance of the Care Certificate Standard 9 for Awareness in Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disabilities.
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