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Learning Disability Nurse Training
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Overview
Are you looking to begin your learning disability nursing career or want to develop more advanced skills in learning disability nursing? Then this learning disability nurse training course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident learning disability nurse and help you to develop your expertise in learning disability nursing.
This learning disability nurse training course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this learning disability nurse training course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident learning disability nurse and develop more advanced skills. Gain the essentials skills and knowledge you need to propel your career forward as a learning disability nurse.
The learning disability nurse training course will set you up with the appropriate skills and experience needed for the job and is ideal for both beginners and those currently working as a learning disability nurse.
This comprehensive learning disability nurse training course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of learning disability nursing. This learning disability nurse training course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.
If you’re interested in working as a learning disability nurse or want to learn more skills on learning disability nursing but unsure of where to start, then this learning disability nurse training course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident learning disability nurse and develop more advanced skills.
As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we’re dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This learning disability nurse training course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience.
Why Choose This Learning Disability Nurse Training Course:
- Boost your skills in learning disability nursing
- Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
- Special Offer - Free Course Completion PDF Certificate, MCQ Based Exam & Industry Expert Support Included
- Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) recognised accredited certificate in 1 course
- Learn from industry experts
- Lifetime Access
- High-quality e-learning study materials
- Self-paced, no fixed schedules
- 24/7 customer support through email
- Available to students anywhere in the world
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform
***Additional GIFT***
- Course Completion PDF Certificate, MCQ Exam & Industry Expert Support Included
- 2 Recognised Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course
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Curriculum
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Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00
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Module 01: Introduction 07:31
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Module 02: Learning Disability and Mental Health 16:23
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Module 03: Causes of Learning Disability 20:58
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Module 04: Legal Framework on Learning Disability 33:51
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Module 05: Challenging Behaviour of Adults with Learning Disabilities 17:07
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Module 06: Protecting People with Learning Disabilities 22:45
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Module 07: Assessment and Diagnosis of Learning Disability 29:06
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Mock Assessment - 1 12:00
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Module 08: Learning Disability Nursing 14:37
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Module 09: Different Approaches to therapy 27:26
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Module 10: Physical Health Issues with Down’s Syndrome 23:11
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Module 11: Mental Health Issues and Epilepsy 26:55
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Module 12: Access to Health Care 19:37
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Module 13: Role of the Learning Disability Nurse 16:22
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Module 14: Professional and Legal Issues 30:36
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Module 15: The Future of Learning Disability Nursing 16:17
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Conclusion 06:02
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Mock Assessment - 2 11:00
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Assessment 10:00
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Description
The learning disability nurse training is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career as a learning disability nurse, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of learning disability nursing, then this program is perfect for you.
This online learning disability nurse training course come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each module of this learning disability nursing is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.
Course Syllabus:
We have divided the learning disability nurse training course into 16 user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of learning disability nursing to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.
This comprehensive learning disability nurse training course includes the following modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Learning Disability
Module 2: Learning Disability and Mental Health
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health problems
- Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities
- Difference between learning disability and mental illness
- Mental Illness in People with Learning Disabilities
- Community-based Services
Module 3: Causes of Learning Disability
- Factors causing learning disability
- Classification of Learning Disability
- Genetic Causes of Learning Disability
- Autosomal abnormalities
- Abnormalities in sex chromosomes
- Abnormalities in genes
- Environmental Causes of Learning Disability
Module 4: Legal Framework on Learning Disability
- The Mental Health Act 1983
- The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Module 5: Challenging Behaviour of Adults with Learning Disabilities
- Activities in Challenging Behaviour
- Types of Responses
- Cause of Challenging Behaviour
- Ways of Responding to Challenging Behaviour
- Functional Assessment of Challenging Behaviour
- How to Care?
Module 6: Protecting People with Learning Disabilities
- Why Need More Care?
- Vulnerability of People with Learning Disability
- Forms of Abuses with People having Learning Disabilities
- Indicators of Harm
- Possible Offences against People with Learning Disabilities
- Impacts of Abuse
- Responding to Abuse or Violence
Module 7: Assessment and Diagnosis of Learning Disability
- Psychiatric Assessment of Learning Disability
- Diagnostic Phenomena
- Screening Tools
- Diagnosis of Different Mental disorders
- Diagnosis of Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Social Phobia
- Specific Phobia
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Affective Disorders
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
Module 8: Learning Disability Nursing
- Purpose of Learning Disability Nursing
- Need for Learning Disability Nursing
- Factors Affecting Good Nursing
- Caring and Comforting
- Needed Interventions
- Features of good nursing
Module 9: Different Approaches to therapy
- Different Approaches to Therapy
- Psychosocial Approach
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Behaviour Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Reminiscence Therapy
- Psychopharmacological Approach
- Antipsychotic Medication
- Antidepressants
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Module 10: Physical Health Issues with Down’s syndrome
- Impacts of Down's Syndrome
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Atlantoaxial Instability in Down's syndrome
- Scoliosis
- Legg–Calve–Perthes (LCP) Disease
- Flat Feet
- Arthritis
- Celiac Disease
- Skin Related Problems
- Cardiac Defects
- Thyroid Disorders
- Dementia
Module 11: Mental Health Issues and Epilepsy
- Defining Mental Health Problems
- Different Types of Mental Illness
- Anxiety Disorder
- Depression
- Dementia
- Schizophrenia
- Challenging Behaviour
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Interventions
- Epilepsy
Module 12: Access to Health Care
- Health Promotion Approaches
- Mental Health Services
- The Care Programme Approach (CPA)
- Mainstream Mental Health Services
- Specialist Mental Health Services
- Structure of Services
- Barriers to Access Health Care
Module 13: Role of the Learning Disability Nurse
- Purpose of Learning Disability Nursing
- Characteristics of Good Learning Disability Nursing
- Skills Required
- Responsibilities of Learning Disability Nurses
- Elements of Good Nursing
- Workplaces of Nursing
Module 14: Professional and Legal Issues
- How to Promote Patient's Capacity
- Roles of Learning Disability Nursing
- Consent
- Covert Administration of Medicines
- Risk Assessment
- Important Legal Issues
- The Mental Capacity Act
- The Mental Health Act
- Offenders with Mental Disability
Module 15: The Future of Learning Disability Nursing
- Professional Requirements
- Developing Expertise and Knowledge
- Providing Leaderships
- Research
- Contribute to Policy Making
- Future Learning Disability Practice
- Employing Learning Disability Nurses
Module 16: Conclusion
Certificate of Completion
On completion of the learning disability nurse training course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion.
CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement
On successful completion of the learning disability nurse training course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. You/your employer can verify your certificate through our website. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
Who is this course for?
This comprehensive learning disability nurse training course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of learning disability nursing.
This learning disability nurse training course is felicitous for those, who want to be the best in their jobs.
Whether you are completely new to the field or are an aspiring professional, the learning disability nurse training course will help open doors to a wide range of professions within your chosen field, helping you to stand out to employers with up-to-date skills that can be used to enhance your CV.
Requirements
- There are no academic entry requirements for this learning disability nurse training course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.
Career path
This learning disability nurse training course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.
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