This online diploma provides a strong foundation for understanding mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities. It equips learners with the skills and insight needed to support individuals in a variety of care settings, while promoting dignity, independence and person-centred practice.
What You Will Learn
- Key mental health conditions such as anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders and behavioural concerns.
- Understanding dementia, its types, progression, symptoms and best-practice approaches to care.
- Types of learning disabilities, how they affect individuals and effective support strategies.
- Early identification of mental health or cognitive decline, along with intervention and crisis-response techniques.
- Care planning, communication approaches and behaviour-support strategies.
- Legislative, professional and ethical responsibilities when supporting individuals with complex needs.
Curriculum Highlights
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Signs, Symptoms & Support Strategies
- Understanding Dementia: Types, Assessment & Care
- Learning Disabilities: Definitions, Support & Future Practice
- Models of Nursing & Care Planning
- Mental Health Services & Support Systems
- Legislation, Policy & Ethical Practice
- Person-Centred Support Approaches
Who Should Enrol
- Healthcare assistants, support workers and social-care professionals.
- Individuals working with or supporting adults with mental health challenges, dementia or learning disabilities.
- Beginners seeking an accredited qualification to enter the health and social care sector.
Certification & Key Features
- Fully online, self-paced learning accessible from any device.
- CPD-accredited and Quality Licence Scheme endorsed.
- Digital certificate upon completion.
- Suitable for both beginners and care-sector professionals.
Career & Progression
Learners can progress into roles such as mental-health support worker, dementia-care assistant, learning-disability support worker or community care staff. This diploma also prepares individuals for further study in advanced mental health or specialist care fields.
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£120.00
