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Positive Risk Taking in a Learning Disability Setting

Duration

Half Day

Course Overview


Central Training's Positive Risk Taking course aims to equip delegates with a better understanding of risk when working with adults with learning disabilities and the skills to support their clients to minimise risk. The trainer will cover the relevant legislation and strategies for positive risk management. The delegates will have the opportunity to explore the positive side of risk taking, helping them to recognise the value of risk and how to support their clients in making informed decisions.

Learning Outcomes


This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
  • Understand the risks involved in everyday life
  • Understand the importance of risk when working with adults with learning disabilities
  • Understand what is meant by the terms "duty of care" and "unwise decision"
  • Apply skills to support individuals to minimise risks

  • Methods of Delivery


    The course uses a range of training methods to provide variety and engagement including: trainer presentation, PowerPoint presentations, flipchart work, group work and discussion, case studies and practical exercises. Delegates will be encouraged to share their own experiences and perspectives throughout. The training is supported by comprehensive learner notes.


    • Course Content
    • Audience
    • Training Considerations
    • Certification
    • Related Courses

    Course Content

    • The learning disability context
    • Duty of Care
    • The Mental Capacity Act 2005
    • Positive risk management

    Target Audience

    Anyone who supports people with learning disabilities

    Training Considerations

    Certification

    The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

    Related Courses

    Supporting and engaging with People with LD
    Introduction to Autism
    Proactive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour in a LD setting
    Effective Communication with People with LD
     
    Positive Risk Taking in a Learning Disability Setting
    Duration: Half Day

    Course overview:
    Central Training's Positive Risk Taking course aims to equip delegates with a better understanding of risk when working with adults with learning disabilities and the skills to support their clients to minimise risk. The trainer will cover the relevant legislation and strategies for positive risk management. The delegates will have the opportunity to explore the positive side of risk taking, helping them to recognise the value of risk and how to support their clients in making informed decisions.

    Learning Outcomes:
    This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
    ·Understand the risks involved in everyday life
    ·Understand the importance of risk when working with adults with learning disabilities
    ·Understand what is meant by the terms "duty of care" and "unwise decision"
    ·Apply skills to support individuals to minimise risks



    Methods of delivery:
    The course uses a range of training methods to provide variety and engagement including: trainer presentation, PowerPoint presentations, flipchart work, group work and discussion, case studies and practical exercises. Delegates will be encouraged to share their own experiences and perspectives throughout. The training is supported by comprehensive learner notes.




    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    ·The learning disability context
    ·Duty of Care
    ·The Mental Capacity Act 2005
    ·Positive risk management





    TARGET AUDIENCE
    Anyone who supports people with learning disabilities


    TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS


    CERTIFICATION
    The delegates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

    RELATED COURSES
    Supporting and engaging with People with LD
    Introduction to Autism
    Proactive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour in a LD setting
    Effective Communication with People with LD

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