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Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging
Learn more to access more details of Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belongingThis free course, Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging, takes the real-life cases of a number of different people to explore what it is like to have the label ‘learning disability’. The course also considers how it feels to support someone with a learning disability, as a family member, a friend, an advocate or a paid worker...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Introduction to adolescent mental health
Learn more to access more details of Introduction to adolescent mental healthThis free course provides an introduction to adolescent mental health. The course is designed to encourage a greater understanding of mental health issues as well as to explore the variety of strategies that can be employed to support young people.
Level: 1 Introductory
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An introduction to social work
Learn more to access more details of An introduction to social workDo you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice? This free course, An introduction to social work, begins by introducing key ideas, values, the social work process and the skills needed for social work practice in the UK. You will then move on to look...
Level: 1 Introductory
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So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Learn more to access more details of So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursingThis free course, So you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing, provides an overview of what nursing entails. Focusing on nursing in the UK specifically, but also looking at its place globally, you will learn about the four fields of nursing in the UK, what nurse training involves, as well as what makes a great nurse. This ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing
Learn more to access more details of Supporting children's mental health and wellbeingDo you have a professional or personal interest in the mental health issues affecting young children? Are you working with children or are you a parent or carer? This free course, Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing, is designed to give insight into the factors that are contributing to our youngest citizens’ poor mental health; ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Social care in the community
Learn more to access more details of Social care in the communitySocial care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function without assistance or supervision. This free course, Social care in the community, focuses on one important area of social care, home care for older people.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Understanding children: babies being heard
Learn more to access more details of Understanding children: babies being heardIn this free course, Understanding children: babies being heard, you will find out some of the things that very young babies can do. You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life and relationships from birth. You will look at what they need from other adults and children, and what they can learn.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Understanding autism
Learn more to access more details of Understanding autismLearn about autism, one of the most challenging long-term conditions of the century. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by individuals and families, and why it has become a global concern. The course explains how understanding of the autism spectrum and approaches to diagnosis and care ...
Level: 1 Introductory
