Learning Disabilites, Autism and Mental Health Training

Learning disabilities, autism and mental health courses provide information, guidance and a clear understanding of the practice and legislation relating to working with individuals living with learning disabilities, autism and mental health. Click on the links below for a description of each course, and request a booking using the 'book' button. 

Course Library 

Learning disabilities level one

Mental health awareness

Prevention management of violence and aggression

Suicide and self-harm prevention

Learning disabilities level one

There are no accredited CPD points for this course

Relevant to those in any sector who may interact with individuals who are affected by learning disabilities. For example, working in education, policing, health and social care, or manager/leader role in any organisation. This course covers: what a learning disability is, affecting legislation, policies and guidelines; types of learning disabilities, causes and importance of early identification, barriers, social model of disability, effective communication, promoting positive health and wellbeing, basic principles and practice in support, disability hate crime and how to report; working together to prevent abuse and neglect.

Book

Mental health awareness

There are no accredited CPD points for this course

Relevant to all Group employees in any sector. This course covers: some of the causes and impacts of mental health conditions; how to identify key signs and symptoms of someone who is suffering from a mental health condition; how to support your colleagues and family and recognise when you may need support yourself.

There is no assessment for this course and successful completion is measured by progress.

Book

Prevention management of violence and aggression

There are no accredited CPD points for this course

Relevant to all healthcare professionals in any sector. This course covers: affecting legislation, defining physical intervention, triggers, minimising the risk, reasonable force, the decision-making model, considerations, personal space, fight or flight, positional asphyxiation, restraint techniques, risk assessments, communication, warning signs and the principles of deescalation.

Book

Suicide and self-harm prevention

CPD accredited course: 1 point

Relevant to all healthcare professionals in any sector. This course is aimed at supporting healthcare professionals to identify people they come into contact with, who may be at risk of suicide or self-injury and how to respond to the needs of this particular group.

Book