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Hannah Mcneill

Course 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.

 

Target Audience

This course will be particularly useful for new members of staff in healthcare support worker roles, new members of staff in adult social care worker roles and any staff members who provide direct care to patients or individuals needing support.

This course is also useful if you’re moving into a new role or simply want to refresh your existing dementia care training or access mental health training online.

Dementia courses for carers can also make a real difference to the quality of life of people with dementia, along with their families and friends.

 

Course Duration

1 hour and 30 minutes

Course OverviewDementia affects over 850,000 people in the UK. This condition can radically alter the life and abilities of the individual. In this module we’ll be exploring dementia and the challenges it creates. We’ll also dive into the ways in which we can support individuals with dementia. This module is part of the Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care course. Target AudienceThis course is for: <ul><li>﻿Those working in healthcare with direct patient contact </li><li>Those working in adult social care as a care worker in residential, domiciliary, or day care settings </li><li>Roles include nursing support workers, residential and domiciliary care staff, occupational therapist assistants, and physiotherapy assistants, etc.   </li></ul> Course Duration﻿12 minutes

Understanding the needs and experiences of people with dementia - Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care

Dementia - needs and experiences

Course OverviewDepression, anxiety, bipolar: these conditions are all prominent features in today’s common lexicon. With over a quarter of adults experiencing at least one mental health need, understanding mental health can be a vital tool. Whether your interactions are at work or in your personal life, understanding these conditions and having the tools to support these individuals will give you a better capacity for compassion in the face of what can sometimes be difficult behaviour. This module is part of the Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care course. Target AudienceThis course is for: <ul><li>﻿Those working in healthcare with direct patient contact </li><li>Those working in social care as a care worker in residential, domiciliary, or day care settings   </li><li>Roles include nursing support workers, residential and domiciliary care staff, occupational therapist assistants, and physiotherapy assistants, etc.     </li></ul> Course Duration﻿12 minutes

Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions - Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care

Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions

Course OverviewIndividuals living with mental health conditions and dementia all have very different needs, but a positive approach to working with these people can help them by promoting health and wellbeing. This course will highlight the importance of removing the stigma associated with these conditions to help support individuals to live positive, happy and independent lives.This module is part of the Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care course. Target AudienceThis course is for: <ul><li>﻿Those working in healthcare with direct patient contact</li><li>Those working in social care as a care worker in residential, domiciliary, or day care settings   </li><li>Roles include nursing support workers, residential and domiciliary care staff, occupational therapist assistants, and physiotherapy assistants, etc.     </li></ul> Course Duration﻿8 minutes

Understand the importance of promoting positive health and wellbeing - Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care

Understand the importance of positive health and wellbeing

Course OverviewPeople with mental health conditions or dementia have different needs and will experience their conditions differently. When working with these individuals it is important to recognise these differences and to make adjustments to best meet the needs of the individuals. Care staff need to know how to make use of these various strategies and how to report concerns if an individual starts to exhibit unusual behaviour or symptoms.This module is part of theMental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care course. Target AudienceThis course is for: <ul><li>﻿Those working in healthcare with direct patient contact </li><li>Those working in adult social care as a care worker in residential, domiciliary, or day care settings  </li><li>Roles include nursing support workers, residential and domiciliary care staff, occupational therapist assistants, and physiotherapy assistants, etc.    </li></ul> Course Duration﻿9 minutes

Adjustments to meet the care needs of the individual - Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care

Adjustments to meet the care needs of the individuals

Course OverviewEarly detection of mental health conditions and dementia is imperative to ensure individuals have access to treatments and therapies, as well as helping their family and friends make informed decisions and adjustments based on the person’s particular circumstances. These conditions can be difficult for the individual, as well as their friends and family to come to terms with, so early detection gives all involved the information and time they need to cope.This module is part of the Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care course. Target AudienceThis course is for: <ul><li>﻿Those working in healthcare with direct patient contact </li><li>Those working in adult social care as a care worker in residential, domiciliary, or day care settings  </li><li>Roles include nursing support workers, residential and domiciliary care staff, occupational therapist assistants, and physiotherapy assistants, etc.    </li></ul> Course Duration﻿5 minutes

Early detection of mental health conditions and dementia - Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care

Early detection of mental health conditions and dementia

Course OverviewVulnerable people are at risk of financial, emotional and physical abuse, so it is vital to understand and comply with the legislation and policies that protect these groups. This course will help the learner to become familiar with the relevant legislation and policies.This module is part of the Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care course. Target AudienceThis course is for: <ul><li>﻿Those working in healthcare with direct patient contact </li><li>Those working in social care as a care worker in residential, domiciliary, or day care settings </li><li>Roles include nursing support workers, residential and domiciliary care staff, occupational therapist assistants, and physiotherapy assistants, etc. </li></ul> Course Duration﻿6 minutes

Mental Health and Dementia (awareness) - for Health and Social Care

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