Care Certificate Standard 16: Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism
Online & Classroom Training Course
The Care Certificate Standard 16: Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism course is designed to help health and social care workers understand the unique needs, rights, and experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people. Introduced in 2025 as part of the updated Care Certificate framework, this training ensures staff are equipped to provide safe, inclusive, and person-centred care in line with CQC Regulation 18.
The course covers key topics such as the differences between learning disabilities and learning difficulties, characteristics of autism, effective communication strategies, and the importance of reasonable adjustments. It also explores relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Equality Act, to support informed and respectful practice. By completing this training, staff demonstrate their commitment to delivering high-quality care that respects the dignity and individuality of neurodiverse people.
Video Playtime
1 hour and 11 minutes
Video Count
31 videos
Audio
English
Captions
English
Proof of Completion
Certificate
This Course Includes:
- Endorsed by Skills for Care
- 2.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
Preview the course content:
Section 1
Course Introduction
- Course Introduction 1:23
Section 2
Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism
- Introduction to Awareness of Learning Disasbility and Autism 1:24
- Facts about disabilities 1:41
- Definition of Disabilities 2:12
- and more...
Section 3
Course Summary
- Course Summary 2:07
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Allied health assistants
More about this course
The Care Certificate Standard 16: Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism course is designed to help health and social care workers understand the unique needs, rights, and experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people. Introduced in 2025 as part of the updated Care Certificate framework, this training ensures staff are equipped to provide safe, inclusive, and person-centred care in line with CQC Regulation 18.
The course covers key topics such as the differences between learning disabilities and learning difficulties, characteristics of autism, effective communication strategies, and the importance of reasonable adjustments. It also explores relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Equality Act, to support informed and respectful practice. By completing this training, staff demonstrate their commitment to delivering high-quality care that respects the dignity and individuality of neurodiverse people.
This course comes with 2.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 1 hour and 11 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Care Certificate 2025 Guidance
- Care Certificate Mapping Document
- Care Certificate Self-Assessment Tool
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