This course provides a comprehensive exploration of mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities within the context of health and social care. It delves into the complexities of these conditions, their impact on individuals and their families, and the effective strategies for providing support and care. Students will gain a solid understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to these conditions, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals living with them.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification .
You Will Learn:
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Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities
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Understand the importance of promoting positive health and well-being for an individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability
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Understand the adjustments which may be necessary in care delivery relating to an individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability.
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Understand the importance of early detection of mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities
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Understand legal frameworks, policy and guidelines relating to mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities
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Understand the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided
- List how someone may feel if they have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability, how their support needs differ and how these conditions may affect their needs in relation to the care they receive
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explain how positive attitudes towards individuals with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities improves the care and support they receive and how the social model of disability underpins these attitudes
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describe the types of adjustments that might need to be made to the care provided to individuals with a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability, and how to report concerns associated with unmet needs
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explain why early detection of mental health needs, dementia or learning disability is important and give examples of how adjustments might need to be made to care and support once identified
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list the main legislative requirements and explain how this legislation may affect day-to-day living
