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Course Overview
Key to the Health and Social Care sector are those who assist people with learning disabilities. This course covers a wide range of conditions, as well as an in-depth coverage of the legislation you will likely come across in a care career.
This Level 2 course will ensure your knowledge is up to date and is primarily for those within healthcare and social care but may also be useful to those working in education or housing support roles.
What will I learn?
This course is made up of six units:
- The context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
- Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- Introduction to personalisation in social care knowledge
- Principles of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities
- Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions
- Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
- You must currently live in England
- You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- You must be over the age of 19
- You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Don't meet these criteria?
Purchase this course for £399, and start your learning journey today. Flexible payment options available.
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1.5m
people in the UK have a learning disability.
1/1000
babies born in the UK have Down syndrome.
6%
of the UK workforce have learning difficulties.
20-30%
of people with learning disabilities are also autistic.
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We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.
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A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email
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You'll receive text reminders when your work is due
Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.
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Submit your work
Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.
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