Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities NCFE Certificate Level 2

Once enrolled, you will receive a learning resource/Information Pack which includes three Workbooks covering six Units: Workbook 1 – Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care This workbook 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. Workbook 2 - Positive Risk Taking, Safeguarding and Protection for Individuals with Disabilities This workbook provides the knowledge behind the positive risk-taking. It highlights the importance of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities. It explores how to taken a person-centred approach to enabling individuals to take risks and how to balance risk-taking with duty of care. The legislative context is also covered. It also introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It also considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged. Workbook 3 – Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability to Access Healthcare and Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions This workbook covers supporting individuals with a learning disability in gaining access to health care. It covers legislation, barriers to healthcare services and the main functions of healthcare services. It also 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.