Mental health, dementia and learning disability

This course enables individuals who work within health and social care to meet Standard 9 of the Care Certificate - Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors.

Developed jointly by Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for Health. The Care Certificate is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and should form part of a robust induction programme.

Standard 9 - Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability 

9.1 Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities 
9.2 Understand the importance of promoting positive health and wellbeing for an individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability
9.3 Understand the adjustments which may be necessary in care delivery relating to an individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability 
9.4 Understand the importance of early detection of mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities 
9.5 Understand legal frameworks, policy and guidelines relating to mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities 
9.6 Understand the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided 

Typical duration: 1.5 hours

Delivery: Level 1 courses must be booked as minimum 3 courses in 1 day

All course prices are for groups of up to 12 delegates and include course material and digital certificates valid for three years.