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SUMMARY:The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism (Tier 2)
DESCRIPTION:    \nCourse fee: £75+VAT\nThis course is eligible for funding re-imbursement via the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS). More information can be found here\n\nOne day course at HCPA Campus\nThis course is suitable for staff providing direct care or making decisions across all adult care settings \nUnder the Health and Care Act 2022 all CQC-regulated providers must ensure their staff receive training in learning disability and autism that is appropriate to their role.\nThis is supported by the Oliver McGowan Code of Practice\, which sets out how to meet this legal duty. \n\nThis applies to all services\nEven if your service does not currently support autistic people or people with a learning disability\, this requirement still applies.\nPeople with learning disabilities and autistic people may use a wide range of services\, including general\, older people’s\, and non-specialist settings. In some cases\, individuals may not have a formal diagnosis or may not have disclosed it. Therefore\, all staff must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide safe\, respectful\, and inclusive care. \nThe Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government’s preferred training of meaningful training for health and social care staff on learning disabilities and autism.\nThe Tier 2 course is co-delivered by trainers with lived experience and covers: \n\nAvoiding diagnostic overshadowing\nCommon co-occurring conditions\nLegal frameworks (Mental Capacity Act\, Human Rights Act\, Autism Act\, Equality Act)\nReasonable adjustments\, including hospital passports\nAppropriate DNACPR application\nProfessional culture\, biases\, and their impact\nAccessible communication\nUnderstanding and responding to individuals and families\nAsk Listen Do framework\nLearning from LeDeR\n\nPrior to attending\, delegates must have completed the e-learning module which can be found here\nPlease note this is managed on the national platform “e-learning for healthcare” and is not managed by HCPA. You will need to have an account or register for one. Guidance and support can be found here \nSome content may be sensitive or distressing. If impacted\, please discuss this with your employer and seek appropriate support.\nWatch this powerful animation about The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training \n*Please note: This course carries a course fee regardless of membership.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training. No refund will be offered.\nSee Terms & Conditions for cancellation periods.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/the-oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-on-learning-disability-autism-tier-2-21/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Oliver McGowan
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SUMMARY:Care Induction
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £375+VAT | Non-member: £375+VAT \nFive day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended (T&C’s apply)\nDay 1: 04/11/2026\nDay 2: 05/11/2026\nDay 3: 06/11/2026\nDay 4: 09/11/2026\nDay 5: 10/11/2026 \n\nWelcome to the Care Induction course\, a comprehensive five-day programme designed for individuals embarking on a career in care. \nThis course aims to equip those new to working in care with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to excel as a care professional. Each day focuses on crucial aspects of care\, ensuring you are well-prepared to deliver high-quality\, person-centred support. \nContent:\nDay 1: Understanding Your Role and Person-Centred Care\nRole of a Care Professional\, Duty of Care and Candour\n• Gain insight into the responsibilities and expectations of a care professional.\n• Learn about the principles of duty of care and candour\, and how they apply in everyday practice.\nUnderstanding Person-Centred Care (Hertfordshire Connected Lives)\n• Explore the concepts of person-centred care and how they enhance the quality of life for individuals.\n• Understand the Hertfordshire Connected Lives approach and its application in care settings. \nDay 2: Communication\, Information Handling\, and Safeguarding\nUnderstanding Communication and Safe Information Handling\n• Develop effective communication skills essential for interacting with individuals in care.\n• Learn the importance of safe information handling and confidentiality.\nSafeguarding Awareness\n• Understand the principles of safeguarding and the role of a care professional in protecting vulnerable individuals.\n• Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect and know how to report concerns appropriately. \nDay 3: Health\, Safety\, Wellbeing\, and Inclusion\nUnderstanding Health\, Safety & Wellbeing\n• Learn about the health\, safety\, and wellbeing practices that ensure a safe environment for both care professionals and individuals in care.\n• Understand risk assessment and management in care settings.\nMaintaining Dignity in Care\, Equality\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\n• Discover the importance of maintaining dignity and respect in care.\n• Explore concepts of equality\, diversity\, and inclusion\, and how to promote these values in your practice. \nDay 4: Mental Health\, Dementia\, and Learning Disabilities\nUnderstanding Mental Health\, Dementia\, Learning Disabilities\, Autistic Spectrum Disorder\n• Gain knowledge about mental health conditions\, dementia\, learning disabilities\, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.\n• Learn strategies for providing effective support to individuals with these conditions. \nDay 5: Nutrition\, Oral Health\, and Cultural Awareness\nUnderstanding Fluid\, Nutrition\, and Oral Health\n• Understand the importance of proper nutrition\, hydration\, and oral health in overall wellbeing.\n• Learn how to support individuals in maintaining these aspects of health.\nCultural Awareness\n• Develop awareness of cultural differences and their impact on care.\n• Learn to provide culturally sensitive care that respects and values diversity. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/care-induction-7/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Induction
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