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Introduction To Autism
The Autism Act 2009 received Royal Assent in November of that year thanks to a huge campaign effort and cross-party support in Parliament. In 2010 the strategy "Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives" was published. One of the outcomes identified the need to increase awareness and understanding of autism across the public sector. This course will support you with your knowledge and understanding of autism and has been produced in partnership by the SHIP aut ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 25 minutes At your desk
What Dementia Is And What It Isn't
This module is for anyone who wants to develop an understanding of what dementia is. The module will challenge some common myths and negative attitudes about dementia. In addition, it describes what dementia is and identifies the common signs and symptoms of different types of dementia. Finally, the module explores some of the complex difficulties people with dementia face.

Module 1 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society and the Social Care Insti ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20 minutes At your desk
Living With Dementia
This module is for anyone wanting to develop an understanding of the experience of living with dementia. The module explores the personal experiences of people with dementia and highlights the importance of individuality and the importance of life history. In addition, the module looks at the impact of dementia on family and explores the personal experiences of carers of people with dementia.

Module 2 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society and the
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20-30 minutes At your desk
What Causes Dementia?
This module is for anyone who wants to develop an understanding of the causes of dementia. The module looks at the causes of dementia, the similarities and differences between different types of dementia and the functions of the brain and how they are affected. Finally, the module explores the factors that can increase and decrease the risk of developing dementia.

Module 3 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society and the Social Care Institute for Ex ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20-30 minutes At your desk
Diagnosis And Who Can Help
This module is aimed at anyone looking to develop an understanding of the impact of diagnosis and who can help. The module explores the importance of early diagnosis, the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis and the process involved in diagnosing dementia. In addition, the module looks at the need for robust support networks and reviews medical and non-medical treatments available.

Module 4 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society and the Social ...
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20-30 minutes At your desk
Common Difficulties And How To Help
This module is for anyone who wants to explore some of the difficulties people with dementia experience and how to help. The module provides the opportunity to develop a better understanding of the unique nature of individual's experience of living with dementia. It looks at how common symptoms can affect people's everyday lives. In addition, the module enables the opportunity to review strategies to compensate for difficulties and recognise and minimise causes of avoidable difficulties.

Module 5 of the Open Dementia Suite from the
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 30-40 minutes At your desk
The Emotional Impact Of Dementia
This module is aimed at anyone who wants to explore the emotional impact of living with dementia. The module provides the opportunity to explore feelings commonly experienced by people with dementia and their relatives and responses that can be helpful. In addition, the module looks at the importance of understanding the perspective of a person with dementia and why our communication must be sensitive to the feelings and needs of people with dementia.

Module 6 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20-30 minutes At your desk
Positive Communication
This module is for anyone who wants to develop skills in positive communication with people with dementia. The module explores the positive impact of successful communication whilst providing the opportunity to develop new communication techniques that can help people with dementia to express themselves. The module also looks at how to respond when a person with dementia is expressing a different reality and how to avoid causing distress.

Module 7 of the Open Dementia Suite from the Alzheimer's Society and the
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 20-30 minutes At your desk
Medication Level 1 General Awareness And How To Support Customers
This online learning module is aimed at all support staff who are new to care or those who require an update for induction.

This module covers the roles and responsibilities required to provide Level 1 general support medication tasks.

Please Note: This module does not cover administration of medication which is Level 2 training. If you require training to administer medication you will also need to complete 'Medication Level 2 - Administration Training'.

This module follows the
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 25 minutes At your desk
Overview Of Communication Skills In Social Work
This module is for students studying towards the social work degree, educators and practising social workers.

It will provide you with the main principles, skills and underpinning knowledge that are the building blocks of good communication in any social work and social care setting.

Module 1 of the Communication Skills Suite from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).
Session Session Date Session Length Session Venue
Online Learning

 Anytime 30 - 40 minutes At your desk
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