Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disability

Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disability Online Training

Develop the knowledge and awareness needed to support individuals living with mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities within healthcare and social care settings.

This Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disability Online Training course is designed to help healthcare professionals understand key legislation, best practice approaches, patient rights, safeguarding responsibilities, and person-centred care principles.

Online Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disability Training for Healthcare Staff

This online training module provides healthcare and care staff with essential awareness of mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities while promoting safer, more compassionate, and person-centred care.

The course explores legal frameworks, safeguarding responsibilities, positive behaviour support, advocacy roles, communication, capacity, and care planning within healthcare environments.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

Nurses
Healthcare Assistants
Support Workers
Senior Carers
Care Home Staff
Mental Health Support Staff
Community Care Workers
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Domiciliary Care Workers
Clinical Support Workers
Any staff supporting vulnerable individuals
Course Duration
Approximately 1 hour online learning
Self-paced training
Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
1 CPD point awarded
Certificate issued on successful completion
6 months access from the date of purchase
Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare and care staff with the knowledge and understanding required to support individuals with mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities while promoting dignity, rights, safeguarding, person-centred care, and best practice approaches.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

Understand key influences affecting current healthcare practice
Understand legislation relating to mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities
Develop awareness of common mental health conditions
Understand the basics of dementia and learning disabilities
Recognise the importance of early detection and intervention
Understand person-centred care approaches
Recognise patient rights and advocacy support roles
Understand safeguarding and capacity responsibilities
Support positive behaviour and care planning approaches
Improve communication and support for vulnerable individuals

Course Modules
Module 1: Key Influences in Current Practice

Understand the major events and reports that have shaped healthcare and social care practice.

Topics include:
Winterbourne View
Mid Staffordshire Enquiry
Francis Report
Cheshire West Supreme Court ruling
Lessons learned within healthcare
Improving patient safety and care standards
Module 2: Relevant Legislation and Legal Frameworks

Develop an understanding of the legal responsibilities involved in supporting vulnerable individuals.

Topics include:
Mental health legislation
Capacity and consent
Patient rights
Safeguarding responsibilities
Duty of care
Legal frameworks supporting care delivery
Module 3: Early Detection and Support Planning

Learn the importance of recognising concerns early and planning appropriate support.

Topics include:
Early intervention principles
Supporting individuals to plan care
Accessing treatment and support
Treatment planning awareness
Information sharing responsibilities
Module 4: Awareness of Mental Health Conditions

Develop awareness of common mental health conditions and their impact on individuals.

Topics include:
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety disorders
Psychosis
Mental wellbeing
Supporting individuals compassionately
Module 5: Dementia Awareness

Understand dementia and the importance of person-centred dementia care.

Topics include:
What is dementia?
Types of dementia
Symptoms and progression
Communication support
Supporting independence and dignity
Module 6: Learning Disability Awareness

Learn about learning disabilities and approaches to supporting individuals effectively.

Topics include:
Understanding learning disabilities
Individual support needs
Communication approaches
Reducing barriers to care
Promoting inclusion and independence
Module 7: Planning Care and Support

Explore person-centred approaches to care planning and support delivery.

Topics include:
Person-centred care
Planning care and support
Adapting care environments
Promoting independence
Supporting individual preferences
Module 8: The Social Model of Disability

Understand how societal barriers affect individuals with disabilities.

Topics include:
Social model of disability
Barriers to participation
Equality and inclusion
Reasonable adjustments
Promoting accessibility
Module 9: Positive Behaviour Support and WRAP Planning

Learn strategies for supporting individuals with behaviours of concern.

Topics include:
Positive Behaviour Support Planning
WRAP planning
Reducing restrictive approaches
Understanding triggers
Supporting emotional wellbeing
Module 10: Best Practice and Quality Improvement

Explore healthcare improvement projects and best practice approaches.

Topics include:
Kings Fund guidance
Safewards Project
Improving patient experiences
Reducing restrictive practices
Promoting safer care environments
Module 11: Reporting Concerns and Recording Information

Understand the importance of accurate reporting and documentation.

Topics include:
Reporting concerns appropriately
Safeguarding escalation
Accurate record keeping
Confidentiality responsibilities
Information sharing procedures
Module 12: Advocacy and Patient Rights

Learn about advocacy roles and protecting patient rights.

Topics include:
IMCA roles
IMHA roles
Patient rights and choices
Advance decisions
Advance statements
Supporting informed decision-making
Module 13: Safeguarding and Capacity

Develop understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and mental capacity principles.

Topics include:
Safeguarding vulnerable adults
Capacity assessments
Best interest decisions
Consent and decision-making
Protecting dignity and safety
Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of mental health, dementia, learning disability awareness, safeguarding, and person-centred care principles.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive an Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disability certificate.

CPD Information
1 CPD point awarded
Supports ongoing professional development for healthcare and social care staff
UK Guidance and References

This course aligns with current UK guidance including:

Mental Capacity Act 2005
Safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
Equality and disability legislation
Person-centred care principles
NHS and CQC expectations
Advocacy and patient rights guidance
Why Choose This Course?
Designed specifically for healthcare and care professionals
Flexible online learning
Supports person-centred and inclusive care
Improves awareness of mental health and dementia care
Covers safeguarding and patient rights responsibilities
Promotes dignity, inclusion, and best practice
Instant certification on completion
Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare
directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your understanding of mental health, dementia, and learning disability care while promoting safer, more compassionate, and person-centred support within healthcare and social care settings.

Requirements:
It is necessary to complete 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points) of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.
Of these 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points), a minimum of 20 hours (20 Nursing CPD Points), should be dedicated to participatory learning, which involves engaging in activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.