Learning Disabilities Annual Health Checks

Join us for a one-day training session designed to enhance your skills in supporting patients with learning disabilities. Learn to identify and understand the causes and prevalence, as well as the physical and mental health challenges these individuals may face. Gain insight into managing challenging behaviors, overcoming communication barriers, and improving healthcare access and treatment for those with learning disabilities.

Course Objectives

• Explore the reasons people with learning disabilities are more prone to physical and mental health problems.

• Understand the challenges in addressing the additional healthcare needs of individuals with learning disabilities.

• Identify strategies to overcome obstacles in providing effective healthcare for people with learning disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

• Define learning disabilities and understand the diagnostic process.

• Discuss the causes and prevalence of learning disabilities.

• Identify common physical and mental health issues faced by people with learning disabilities.

• Understand why challenging behaviors occur in people with learning disabilities.

• Recognize the challenges in assessing individuals with learning disabilities.

• Explore ways to improve access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities