Learning Disability Awareness

Learning Disability Awareness

This informative and engaging session helps care staff understand what learning disabilities are, how they affect individuals, and how to provide effective, person-centred support. The course promotes empathy, inclusion, and practical strategies for improving communication and care.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand what learning disabilities are and how they differ from learning difficulties

  • Explore how learning disabilities can affect communication, behaviour, and daily life

  • Recognise the importance of tailored support and reasonable adjustments

  • Learn how to communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals with learning disabilities

  • Promote independence, dignity, and inclusion in care settings

  • Understand the role of advocacy, choice, and rights in supporting individuals.

Why Take This Course?:

  • Build confidence in supporting individuals with learning disabilities

  • Improve communication and reduce barriers to care

  • Support inclusive, person-centred care in line with best practice and CQC standards.

Entry requirements

Working in Health and Social Care.

Future career and study opportunities

This qualification can be used with other clinical skills courses.

Contact

If you have a question about this or any other adult and professional course, email parttimeadmissions@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 611470

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