Advanced Learning Disability Practice Level 7 (Health CPD)

Key Details

Module Cost: £2,220
Further Information: fmh.cpd@uea.ac.uk

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Module Overview / Introduction

This module is mapped against the Advanced Practice Credential Specification: Supporting people with learning disabilities, including people with a learning disability who are autistic (HEE, 2022). You will gain knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning advanced learning disability practice and how to apply, analyse and evaluate these to design and manage healthcare for people with a learning disability.

This module is suitable for learners who are currently working towards an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role for credentialing, in an Advanced Practitioner role that requires this from their employer or wish to advance their practice as a practitioner working with people with a learning disability.  

It is expected that learners will have opportunities to work with a child or adult with learning disability in order to complete the assessment requirements for this module.

Online Block Release Dates:
06/01/25, 20/01/25, 03/02/25, 17/02/25, 03/03/25, 17/03/25, 31/03/25, 14/04/25, 28/04/25, 12/05/25, 26/05/25, 09/06/25

Live Online Tutorial:

07/01/25, 21/01/25, 04/02/25, 18/02/25, 04/03/25, 18/03/25, 01/04/25, 15/04/25, 29/04/25, 13/05/25, 27/05/25, 10/06/25 all 12:30-1:30pm

Live Online Webinar:
16/01/25, 30/01/25, 13/02/25, 27/02/25, 13/03/25, 27/03/25 all 3-5pm
10/04/25, 24/04/25, 08/05/25, 22/05/25, 05/06/25 all 2-5pm
19/06/25 10-4pm

Learning Outcomes

(Mapped against the HEE Advanced Practice Credential Specification: Supporting people with learning disabilities, including people with a learning disability who are autistic. Domains A-E)

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Critically evaluate and strengthen your own professional capabilities, values and learning needs, while understanding and extending your scope of practice to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities.
Critically explore, implement, and evaluate a range of evidence-based therapeutic and health promotional interventions in collaboration with people with a learning disability, their families, the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies, prioritising and adjusting interventions as appropriate in the context of changing priorities, differential diagnosis, safeguarding and capacity.
Critically analyse and apply robust and appropriate sources of evidence to inform advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and expert decision-making to formulate and lead personalised care and support with people with a learning disability and complex comorbidities, including related pathophysiology, psychology and pharmacotherapy
Lead inclusive communication approaches to ensure shared decision-making by supporting independence, empowerment, and advocacy through the life stages including in relation to relationships, sexuality and end of life care
Exercise professional judgement and leadership to advocate for people with a learning disability and family carers across health and social care systems to effectively promote safety and to reduce and manage risk, especially during life transitions and in the presence of inequality, multi-morbidity, complexity and/or unpredictability.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the legislation, policies and ethical issues that underpin learning disability practice, including how different areas of legislation may interact and impact.

Teaching & Assessment

12 Online Blocks of learning over 24 weeks
Live online webinars and tutorials
Independent Study

40 credits = 400 effort hours
At least one study day per 2-week block of learning
Attendance expected at live (synchronous) tutorials and webinars

Assessment:

Situational Analysis Poster
Portfolio
Oral Examination of Portfolio

How to Apply / Disclaimer

To apply for this as a single module as part of your Continuing Professional Development please enter the application system via our Professional Development section.

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