Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - OP0053
Who is this course for?
This one-day training is for all the care and management staff in the Residential Teams only working within the Older People Service. Please ensure you complete the Oliver McGowan e-learning using the link below before booking a place on the session. You will be required to present your certificate on the day.
Please note that participants without a valid certificate will not be permitted to attend and will be asked to leave. https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/the-oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-on-learning-disability-and-autism/
Please note delegates will be required to provide their National Insurance Number (NINO) when applying for this training. This is used to support funding claims and will only be shared with the NHS Business Services Authority for attendance verification purposes. This information will be stored securely and processed in line with UK data protection legislation.
Aim(s)
This course is aimed at all staff interacting with and supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, to
• Have a better understanding of autism and learning disability.
• To reflect on own attitudes, values and behaviours.
• Avoid harmful practices (e.g. misdiagnosis, overmedication, anxiety triggers)
• Provide safe, inclusive, person-centred care
• Raise awareness
Objectives
Learning Disability: Morning Session
• Raise awareness from real-life experiences of individuals with a learning disability
• Explore factors and barriers that impact the quality of care and support of individuals with a learning disability
• Be aware of the Learning from Lives and Deaths reviews (LeDeR) key findings
• Identify and apply reasonable adjustments in real settings
• Support and deliver safer, person-centred care
Autism: Afternoon Session
• Be aware of autism
• Reflect on your own values and beliefs
• Recognise potential differences, strengths and challenges faced by individuals with autism
• Identify potential triggers for anxiety
• Identify and implement reasonable adjustments
• Be aware of the legal framework for inclusive enabling services
Trainer
First Response