This 3-hour course provides an understanding of learning disabilities, how to support those affected, and the barriers faced. The course outline defines learning disabilities, identifies roles in support, differentiates models of disability, and examines the nature, causes and everyday barriers of learning disabilities. Assessment includes a multiple choice questionnaire and practical evaluation, with certification awarded upon completion.

1. Learning Disability Awareness
Course Description:
This course will give you a greater understanding of the issues surrounding Learning
Disability and provide you with practical advice and information on how to communicate
with someone with a Learning Disability.
Practical, clear & relevant course for staff who support children and adults with learning
disabilities.
Course Outline:
• Define Learning Disability and its causes
• Identify your role in supporting people with a Learning Disability
• Differentiate between the social and medical model of disability
• The nature and causes of Learning Disability
• The barriers to every day life for people with a Learning Disability
• What it is like to be disempowered
Course Duration:
3hrs
Assessment:
Multiple choice questionnaire and practical assessmentThe trainer will carry out an on-
going assessment during the course
Certification:
All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance
Location:
The course can be delivered at locations to suit the client or at one of our training venues
Maximum number of delegates per trainer is 15
Telephone: 0845 468 0870 Web: www.pathwaygroup.co.uk
Pathway College
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Birmingham: 0121 369 0100 Email: caretraining@pathwaygroup.co.uk