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Overview
This Learning Disability Contemporary Practice short course at University of Sunderland is for registered and non-registered clinicians who have studied at Level 5 and above.
Key facts
This short course is for nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. It covers a range of training so you can develop your skills. You'll learn how to deliver effective and fair patient care.
How you'll learn
Teaching is through a combination of:
- Face-to-face learning
- Self-directed study through the Virtual Learning Environment
- Some online sessions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Current statistics, research, and evidence on caring for patients with learning disabilities
- The impact of learning disabilities on patients and carers. This includes related health conditions, equality, and access to healthcare.
- Managing risks. This includes capacity, consent, vulnerability, and safeguarding.
- Health inequalities and protected characteristics. This includes the language we use and a trauma-informed approach.
- Health action planning, including how to provide an annual health check.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must be working at Band 5 or above for both Level 6 and Level 7.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
- Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
Living costs
Sunderland
United Kingdom
758 - 1438 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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