Developing skills in health and social care

Introduction to mental health, mental ill health, and wellbeing

Credit: 3

GLH: 20

This unit introduces learners to the concepts of mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing, as well as other related terminology and subjects, such as stigma and other associated impacts of mental illness. It aims to provide a learner with an understanding that all individuals have mental health and that an individual’s experience of mental health can fluctuate on a spectrum. It also introduces learners to basic treatment models, including self-help.

Dementia Awareness

Credit value 2

GLH 7

The aim of the unit is to enable learners to gain knowledge of what dementia is, the different forms of dementia and how others can have an impact on the individual with dementia

Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Credit value 2

GLH 18

The unit explores the meaning of learning disability and considers issues closely linked with learning disability support. These include an awareness of how the attitudes and beliefs of others affect individuals who have learning disabilities. The unit introduces themes of inclusion, human rights, advocacy, empowerment and active participation and also considers the central place of communication in working with individuals who have learning disabilities.

Understand how to work in end of life care

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge and understanding when beginning to work in End of Life Care.

Credit value 3

GLH 23

Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions

Credit value 2

GLH 17

The unit provides introductory awareness on autistic spectrum conditions. It provides learners with key areas of knowledge and explores important themes such as individuality, communication, behaviour and person centred support. The terminology chosen to describe the Autistic Spectrum in this unit is Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), one of several different usages in this field. In diagnosis and other clinical and research settings, the more usual term is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Other usages, such as ‘autism’ as an umbrella term for the spectrum, are also frequently used informally and by organisations such as the National Autistic Society. ASC has been chosen here since it forms a more neutral and less medical phrase than ASDs in this context.

Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare

Credit value 2

GLH 14.

This unit covers the principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare. It covers legislation, barriers to and functions of healthcare services, and plans for healthcare.

All taught sessions are 9.30am to 1.30pm on Microsoft Teams.