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Caring for People with Learning Disabilities

About the Caring for People with Learning Disabilities Certificate

Learning difficulties come in many forms. Some people who are affected by learning difficulties only experience mild impairments, whereas others require constant support. This home learning course aims to educate individuals about the best ways to help and understand people with a range of different learning difficulties.

The online course begins by introducing the common causes behind learning impairments and analysing the social impact of these difficulties. The home learning course also delves into the history of care and explains the current structure of car provision in the UK. Altogether there are six engaging modules for participants to complete.

Who should study this course?

This course has been designed for individuals who want to work with people who have learning difficulties. This home leaning programme is also suitable for those already working with people with learning difficulties, those living with people with learning difficulties, or anyone with a general interest in the topic.

What happens after the course?

If you enjoyed the studying element, your certificate could help you to enrol on a number of higher level courses. You may even choose to go on to university.

If you are keen to secure a job, your certificate can help you go directly into employment. The care sector is calling out for knowledgeable and experienced care workers, and it won’t be long before you find a position suited to you. Jobs related to this qualification include:

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

  • The Social Dimension of learning Disability
  • The History and Development of Services for People with a Learning Disability
  • Normalisation
  • Teaching Skills
  • Sexuality
  • Management of Challenging Behaviour
  • For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Caring for People with Learning Disabilities.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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Caring for People with Learning Disabilities

About the Caring for People with Learning Disabilities Certificate

Learning difficulties come in many forms. Some people who are affected by learning difficulties only experience mild impairments, whereas others require constant support. This home learning course aims to educate individuals about the best ways to help and understand people with a range of different learning difficulties.

The online course begins by introducing the common causes behind learning impairments and analysing the social impact of these difficulties. The home learning course also delves into the history of care and explains the current structure of car provision in the UK. Altogether there are six engaging modules for participants to complete.

Who should study this course?

This course has been designed for individuals who want to work with people who have learning difficulties. This home leaning programme is also suitable for those already working with people with learning difficulties, those living with people with learning difficulties, or anyone with a general interest in the topic.

What happens after the course?

If you enjoyed the studying element, your certificate could help you to enrol on a number of higher level courses. You may even choose to go on to university.

If you are keen to secure a job, your certificate can help you go directly into employment. The care sector is calling out for knowledgeable and experienced care workers, and it won’t be long before you find a position suited to you. Jobs related to this qualification include:

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

  • The Social Dimension of learning Disability
  • The History and Development of Services for People with a Learning Disability
  • Normalisation
  • Teaching Skills
  • Sexuality
  • Management of Challenging Behaviour
  • For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Caring for People with Learning Disabilities.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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