Care Certificate (Part 9) - Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disability
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Care Certificate (Part 9) - Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disability

This chapter provides an essential overview for health and social care workers on mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities. While you may not work directly in roles supporting individuals with these conditions, having an awareness enables you to recognize signs, understand symptoms, and respond with compassion and understanding.
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Care Certificate (Part 9) - Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disability
10 Chapters
10 mins
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About The Course

This chapter provides an essential overview for health and social care workers on mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities. While you may not work directly in roles supporting individuals with these conditions, having an awareness enables you to recognize signs, understand symptoms, and respond with compassion and understanding. This chapter covers common mental health conditions, the nature of dementia, various learning disabilities, and the importance of support and resources. It highlights the significance of understanding these conditions to improve caregiving and ensure that individuals receive the necessary support.

 

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Learning Outcomes
  • Understand common mental health conditions, including their symptoms and impacts.
  • Recognize and understand dementia and its symptoms.
  • Identify and understand learning disabilities and their effects on individuals.
  • Access and utilize support and resources for mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities.
  • Apply compassionate care principles to support individuals with these conditions.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Mental Health , Dementia , Learning Disability
Chapter 2 Understanding Conditions and Their Influence on Care Needs
Chapter 3 Fostering Positive Attitudes and Inclusive Care
Chapter 4 Adapting Care for Individuals
Chapter 5 Reporting Concerns
Chapter 6 Early Detection
Chapter 7 Key Legislation and Policies and its Impact
Chapter 8 What is Meant by the term “Capacity" and its Importance
Chapter 9 Understanding Consent
Chapter 10 Situations Requiring Assessment of Capacity
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