This is a 2 day course on 14th and 21st November. Please make sure you are available to attend both days.
Day one focuses on Mental Health, delving into key concepts, assessment techniques, and interventions to support patients facing mental health challenges. From understanding common disorders to implementing effective strategies for patient care, this day promises to equip General Practice clinicians with the knowledge and confidence needed to address mental health concerns in their practice.
Day two shifts the spotlight to Learning Disabilities, offering an immersive exploration into this often-overlooked area of healthcare. Participants will gain valuable insights into the unique needs of patients with learning disabilities, along with practical approaches to providing holistic care and support. Additionally, an introduction to performing annual reviews for both mental health and learning disability patients will be provided, ensuring clinicians are well-prepared to meet the ongoing healthcare needs of these individuals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the concept of mental health and its importance in overall well-being.
- Identify common mental health disorders, their signs, symptoms, and risk factors.
- Explore different approaches to mental health assessment and diagnosis.
- Learn evidence-based interventions for various mental health conditions.
- Develop effective communication skills when interacting with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Gain knowledge of available resources and support systems for mental health.
- Introduction to Performing Annual Reviews for Mental Health Patients:
- Understand the significance of performing annual reviews for individuals with mental health conditions.
- Explore the assessment tools and methods required for annual reviews in mental health.
- Begin to develop skills in conducting annual reviews for mental health patients.
- Define learning disabilities and recognize their impact on individuals’ lives.
- Identify common types of learning disabilities, their characteristics, and associated challenges.
- Understand the importance of early detection and screening for learning disabilities.
- Learn strategies for supporting individuals with learning disabilities in various settings.
- Explore the rights and legislation related to individuals with learning disabilities.
- Enhance communication and collaboration skills when working with individuals with learning disabilities.
- Introduction to Performing Annual Reviews for Learning Disability Patients:
- Understand the significance of performing annual reviews for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Learn the specific assessment tools and methods required for annual reviews in learning disabilities.
- Begin to develop skills in conducting annual reviews for learning disability patients.
Following the course you will be sent slides and a certificate from BBO Training therefore your contact details will be shared with them.
Please note if you have not already supplied us with your registration number you will be contacted by us as we will need this information to secure your allocation of CPD funding.
The cost of the course includes 20% VAT.
This event is funded, through the Training Hub, by public money. Non-attendance therefore comes at a cost to patients, the NHS, and the public. Spaces at our events might be limited and your absence may prevent others from benefiting from the opportunity. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify us by replying to this email as soon as possible. For cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the course start date and all ‘no-shows’, we reserve the right to charge a £50.00 administration fee.