Course description

Format: Online eLearning, including video lectures, interactive modules, case studies, and assessments.

Aims

  • To provide comprehensive knowledge on learning disabilities in older adults.
  • To enhance skills in diagnosing and managing learning disabilities in primary care and care home settings.
  • To promote the use of patient-centered care approaches to improve the quality of life for older adults with learning disabilities.
  • To offer practical strategies for implementing effective care and support.
Objectives
  1. Understand the unique challenges and needs of older adults with learning disabilities.
  1. Identify and diagnose common learning disabilities in older persons.
  1. Develop and implement individualized care plans for managing learning disabilities.
  1. Communicate effectively with patients and their families about learning disabilities and available support.
  1. Apply patient-centered care principles to enhance the quality of life for older adults with learning disabilities.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:


What will i learn?

  • Identify the unique challenges and needs of older adults with learning disabilities
  • Recognise common learning disabilities and their manifestations in older persons.
  • Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and families about learning disabilities.
  • Apply patient-centered care practices to improve the quality of life for older adults with learning disabilities.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of primary care or care home operations.

Jeshni Amblum-Almer

CEO and founder of Belmatt healthcare Training providing accredited postgraduate training to healthcare professionals globally. Creation of bespoke training programmes in the UK, Dubai, Faulklands Islands and South Africa. Extensive experience in the clinical and academic sectors, with a broad range of skills. With a solid grounding in trauma care from my early nursing career in South Africa, I have adapted to diverse and dynamic healthcare environments. Today, I am immediate past President of the General Practice and Primary Care Section at The Royal Society of Medicine, and I leverage my versatile experience to drive innovative healthcare strategies and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.I currently provide consultancy services transforming traditional operations in general practice and community healthcare, focusing on implementing innovative approaches to service delivery. My recent work was crucial in creating a robust healthcare infrastructure for an extensive patient demographic in an area with challenges recruiting a robust workforce.My teaching roles at St. George's University and at City University complemented my clinical experience, allowing me to nurture future healthcare professionals. As a mentor, I had the opportunity to share my expertise in urgent care and general practice, impacting the next generation of healthcare providers and supporting clinicians to publish evidence-based practice.Throughout my career, I have seized opportunities to expand my expertise beyond traditional healthcare environments. Volunteering in medically underserved areas, such as Tanzania, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti's borders, has emphasized the significance of education, nutrition, and prudent medication usage. I leverage these experiences to inform my practice and ensure effective communication within an increasingly multicultural medical landscape.As a member of various advisory boards, I've utilised my expansive network to coordinate educational programs at the Royal Society of Medicine. In my current role as President, I am thrilled to support practitioners in primary care and encourage strategic planning and interdisciplinary cooperation. With a career marked by ongoing learning and adaptability, I am excited about future opportunities to drive change and improvement in the healthcare sector.

£50

+VAT

Course code

LDN2405

Cpd hours

3

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

3 Months

Certificate

Yes

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