Description
This CPD-accredited course meets statutory requirements under the Health and Care Act 2022. Named after Oliver McGowan, whose preventable death highlighted the need for better awareness, this training equips health and social care professionals with essential knowledge and skills. Learn about learning disabilities and autism, legal frameworks including the Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, effective communication strategies, reasonable adjustments, and person-centred care approaches. The course covers trauma-informed care, co-production, multi-agency collaboration, and ethical challenges. Suitable for Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff, you'll receive a CPD certificate upon completion.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of Oliver McGowan and the legal context of the Health and Care Act 2022 that mandates this training for all health and social care staff.
- Define learning disability and autism, distinguishing between myths and facts, and recognise the diverse ways these conditions can manifest across the spectrum.
- Apply key legislation, including the Equality Act 2010, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014, to ensure legal and ethical responsibilities are met when supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
- Implement effective communication strategies and interaction techniques to overcome barriers and provide clear, respectful support tailored to individual needs.
- Make reasonable adjustments to sensory environments, information formats, and service delivery to ensure equitable access to health and social care services.
- Apply person-centred approaches, co-production principles, and trauma-informed care to deliver best practice support that empowers individuals and respects their rights.
- Collaborate effectively with families, advocates, and multi-disciplinary teams while appropriately sharing information in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
- Navigate ethical challenges and maintain professional boundaries when balancing individual autonomy with safeguarding responsibilities, using reflective practice to support decision-making.
Accreditation Certificate
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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Certificate
Promote understanding, respect, and inclusive care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people through effective communication and awareness.
What does my certificate include?
Your The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Pass Requirement
70%Certification Period
1 yearThis course includes
Downloadable resources
Self-paced learning
Access on mobile devices
Certificate on completion
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