Overview

In this course, both of the main topics – mental health and dementia – are discussed separately and then strategies for enabling people to live lives as they choose are introduced. Particular concerns are addressed, such as hate crime, and the stigma of mental illness.

Objectives

• Know what learning disabilities and dementia are as well as the different mental illnesses
• Understand what their individual experiences might be
• Recognise the requirement for confidentiality
• Be knowledgeable about mental capacity and decision-making

Modules

• Understanding the needs and experiences of people with dementia
• Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions
• Understand importance of positive health & wellbeing for individuals
• Adjustments to meet the care needs of the individual
• Early detection of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
• Understand the legislation and policies
• Quiz