The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism elearning programme provides participants with an understanding of autism and learning disability and an introduction to communicating with and making reasonable adjustments for autistic people and people with a learning disability.

The engaging online elearning sessions provide an introduction to and awareness of learning disability and autism, helping employers to train their workforce to provide safe, compassionate and informed care.

The programme also includes a downloadable handbook that provides more detailed information, sources of support and helpful links to resources.  PLEASE NOTE:- The handbook makes specific reference to NHS England, but much of the information it contains will apply to care settings globally.

Available to health and care workers around the world, including the general health workforce, social care workforce, as well as family, parent, sibling carers, personal assistants of people with a learning disability and autistic people, and anyone who requires a general awareness of the support people with a learning disability and autistic people need.

PLEASE NOTE: –  The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism elearning programme is part 1 of a 2-part programme offered to health and care staff in England that includes live online sessions and face to face training (depending on the level being studied). Whilst eIntegrity offers this elearning programme we cannot provide the live or face to face sessions. This elearning programme represents an excellent, standalone introduction to learning disability and autism. Further information on the wider programme can be found by visiting https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/learning-disability/current-projects/oliver-mcgowan-mandatory-training-learning-disability- autism

Authentic training co-produced with the UK’s top Clinical Specialists and experts with lived experience

This online training has been co-produced, trialled, independently evaluated and co-created by experts with lived experience of learning disability and autism. Based on the principle “nothing about us, without us” it is an exemplar package blending the voice of experts by experience and latest clinical practice. Developed in the UK by national bodies advising on standards for the sector, including NHS England, Skills for Care, Department for Health and Social Care. This ensures this course meets the highest training standards and offers a world-class elearning experience.

Made to Fit Your Busy Life

The engaging, interactive content, that’s delivered online, means you can study at home, in work or even on the move.

Plus, the bitesize modules track your progress, so it’s possible to dip in and out of sessions, and allow you to access them in any order, as frequently as you need.

Making this the perfect course to enhance your knowledge and skills even when you have a busy life.