Course description

Session ObjectivesAt the end of this session you will:

Update knowledge of what is defined as a learning disability, especially in older persons.

Recognise common medical conditions such as kidney problems and identify appropriate resources available to support management strategies.

Have an opportunity to discuss common concerns through interactive participation and questioning of lecturers who are specialists in each area.

Session Content

13h00 Caring for people with learning disabilities in the community

13h50 Comfort break

14h00 Management of medical conditions

14h45 Q&A and Comfort break

15h00 Common and uncommon presentations

15h30 Case studies and interactive session. Q&A session

16h00 Session close

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What will i learn?

  • This session will explore learning disabilities, common associated medical conditions and management of challenging behaviour in community settings.

Requirements

Frequently asked question

This update is for nurses, doctors, paramedics, pharmacists and allied health professionals who want to update their knowledge around management of challenging behaviour and medical conditions in people with learning disabilities in the community and care homes.

Belmatt Healthcare Training

Jeshni Amblum

MA Health Law and Ethics, Pg Dip Advanced Practice, PGCE,Dip in Nursing, Midwifery, Psychiatry and Community.Responsible for accreditation of courses, review of lecturers and course content, and curriculum design. First nurse to be elected as future president of the General Practice and Primary Care Section of the Royal Society of Medicine In UK. Consultancy work as Nurse Practitioner in Urgent Care and General Practice supporting surgeries to use sustainable approaches to develop their workforce and prepare for CQC inspections.

£50

+VAT

Course code

Cpd hours

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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