Pre-Requisites
Learners must complete online training, accessible for free through the eLearning course provided by Health Education England. This is a pre-course requirement for everyone attending the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2 training. Oliver’s training is about awareness and understanding and does not include training about treatments or specific interventions. It will give staff the right knowledge and skills to ensure people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism have positive health and social care interactions.
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2
This one-day Tier 2 course equips health and social care staff with the skills to provide person-centred care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Named after Oliver McGowan, it builds on Tier 1 training and aligns with the Right to be Heard (2019) and national capability frameworks.
The sessions cover
- Learning Disability Session (Morning)
- Acknowledge and understand unconscious biases to avoid diagnostic overshadowing.
- Learn from the insights gained through Learning from Lives and Deaths Reviews (LeDeR), including co-morbidities.
- Promote awareness of campaigns such as Stop the Over Medication of People with a Learning Disability (STOMP) and Stopping Over-Medication of People with a learning disability, autism, or both (STAMP).
- Review The Equality Act 2010 and understand the importance of reasonable adjustments.
- Comprehend the appropriate use of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Learn when to apply Do Not Attempt Cardiovascular Resuscitation (DNACPR).
- Enhance communication with individuals with learning disabilities and their families.
- Recognise the crucial role of hospital passports and annual health checks in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
2. Autism Session (Afternoon)
- Understand why autism is described as an invisible condition.
- Reflect on personal values and beliefs in relation to autism. Recognise the unique strengths and challenges faced by autistic individuals.
- Identify potential triggers for anxiety in autistic individuals.
- Identify reasonable adjustments and ways to adapt practices to better support autistic individuals.
- Familiarise with relevant legislation and resources to promote inclusive enabling services.
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