Course Overview

Start your healthcare and support career with the Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities course. This comprehensive CPD-accredited course is designed for individuals looking to work in care, mental health services, or disability support across various UK-based sectors including health and social care, education, and community support.

This fully online training programme equips learners with the key skills, legal knowledge, and behavioural understanding required to support individuals with mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities. From identifying early warning signs to applying appropriate interventions, the course prepares you for essential roles in care homes, healthcare settings, and educational support.

Course Overview

Structured into 34 comprehensive modules, this mental health and disability course covers the following key areas:

How mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities affect individuals
Emotional and behavioural responses linked to mental illness
Early detection and care planning in mental health support
UK laws, ethical responsibilities, and safeguarding practices
Childhood disorders, suicide prevention, anxiety and stress management
Dementia awareness, types, progression, and treatment strategies
Learning disability nursing, psychosocial and psychodynamic interventions

Each module is crafted to deliver essential theoretical knowledge aligned with current UK policies and best practice standards in mental health care and support services.

Whether you aim to become a care support worker, SEN assistant, community care worker, or mental health advocate, this course provides a robust foundation to enhance your career in high-demand care roles across the UK.

By completing this course, you’ll learn essential knowledge in person-centred care, therapeutic interventions, capacity and consent, safeguarding, and promoting health and well-being for vulnerable individuals.

Enrol Now and Build the Skills to Support People Living With Mental Health Conditions, Dementia, and Learning Disabilities!

Learning Outcomes

Understand how various mental health conditions affect individuals’ behaviour, thoughts, and communication
Identify early warning signs and apply appropriate care interventions
Learn how to provide inclusive, respectful, and positive support to individuals with complex needs
Understand the legal, ethical, and safeguarding responsibilities in mental health and dementia care
Explore childhood disorders, psychiatric conditions, and crisis intervention strategies
Gain knowledge of dementia types, stages, treatment options, and care approaches
Learn the role of learning disability nursing across the lifespan
Explore UK-based healthcare policies and their impact on service delivery
Build strong interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills for care settings
Prepare for roles in health and social care, education support, or mental health services

Why Enrol in This Course?

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited online course, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in the UK care and support sector. This training is designed to meet the latest standards in mental health and disability care, giving you the skills and recognised certification needed to:

Begin a career in healthcare or support roles
Enhance your knowledge in a current care-based role
Support further study in psychology, health, or social care
Improve your understanding of vulnerable individuals’ needs
Study flexibly online at your own pace

Who is This Course for?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to work in care, education, or mental health services, or for those interested in gaining better insight into these important areas. This includes:

Aspiring mental health support workers or care assistants
SEN teaching assistants and education support staff
Carers working with individuals with dementia or disabilities
Health and social care professionals seeking to upskill
Community support workers or youth workers
Anyone looking to build foundational knowledge of mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities

Prerequisites for This Course

There are no specific entry requirements for this mental health and disability course. It is suitable for:

Beginners seeking entry into the health or care sector
Current professionals looking to formalise their knowledge
Individuals interested in mental health awareness and care
Learners aged 16 and above with access to an internet-enabled device

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your knowledge and skills as a nursing assistant in the UK. The Digital version of the certificate is available for £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for £14.99 only.

Career Path

Completing the Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities course can open up career opportunities in healthcare, education, and social support roles, including:

Mental Health Support Worker
Support individuals with mental health issues through structured care and interventions.
Average UK Salary: £21,000 – £26,000

Dementia Care Assistant
Provide care for people living with dementia in residential or community settings.
Average UK Salary: £20,000 – £27,000

Learning Disability Support Worker
Assist individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
Average UK Salary: £20,000 – £28,000

SEN Teaching Assistant
Work in educational environments to support learners with additional needs.
Average UK Salary: £18,000 – £25,000

Community Care Assistant
Deliver care at home for individuals living with mental or physical health conditions.
Average UK Salary: £18,000 – £24,000

Health and Social Care Worker
Work in public or private care services, applying safeguarding, planning, and personal support.
Average UK Salary: £19,000 – £30,000

With this course, you can launch a career in high-impact sectors where care, empathy, and expertise make a real difference every day.

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities | CPD Accredited Online Course – UK

Course Overview

Structured into 34 comprehensive modules, this mental health and disability course covers the following key areas:

How mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities affect individuals
Emotional and behavioural responses linked to mental illness
Early detection and care planning in mental health support
UK laws, ethical responsibilities, and safeguarding practices
Childhood disorders, suicide prevention, anxiety and stress management
Dementia awareness, types, progression, and treatment strategies
Learning disability nursing, psychosocial and psychodynamic interventions

Each module is crafted to deliver essential theoretical knowledge aligned with current UK policies and best practice standards in mental health care and support services.

Enrol Now and Build the Skills to Support People Living With Mental Health Conditions, Dementia, and Learning Disabilities!

Learning Outcomes

Understand how various mental health conditions affect individuals’ behaviour, thoughts, and communication
Identify early warning signs and apply appropriate care interventions
Learn how to provide inclusive, respectful, and positive support to individuals with complex needs
Understand the legal, ethical, and safeguarding responsibilities in mental health and dementia care
Explore childhood disorders, psychiatric conditions, and crisis intervention strategies
Gain knowledge of dementia types, stages, treatment options, and care approaches
Learn the role of learning disability nursing across the lifespan
Explore UK-based healthcare policies and their impact on service delivery
Build strong interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills for care settings
Prepare for roles in health and social care, education support, or mental health services

Why Enrol in This Mental Health & Disability Course?

Begin a career in healthcare or support roles
Enhance your knowledge in a current care-based role
Support further study in psychology, health, or social care
Improve your understanding of vulnerable individuals’ needs
Study flexibly online at your own pace

Who is This Course for?

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to work in care, education, or mental health services, or for those interested in gaining better insight into these important areas. This includes:

Aspiring mental health support workers or care assistants
SEN teaching assistants and education support staff
Carers working with individuals with dementia or disabilities
Health and social care professionals seeking to upskill
Community support workers or youth workers
Anyone looking to build foundational knowledge of mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities

Prerequisites

There are no specific entry requirements for this mental health and disability course. It is suitable for:

Beginners seeking entry into the health or care sector
Current professionals looking to formalise their knowledge
Individuals interested in mental health awareness and care
Learners aged 16 and above with access to an internet-enabled device

Assessment Method

Assessment for the course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.