Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - Tier 1
Part 2, Tier 1 of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. A 1-hour live webinar for health and social care staff, taken after Part 1 eLearning. Eligible for Learning and Development Support Scheme reimbursement.
1 hour
Part 2, Tier 1
Not currently accredited
Live webinar only
Course Overview
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is named after Oliver McGowan, a young man with autism and learning disability who died unnecessarily. His story, along with that of his mother, led to new legislation requiring all health and social care staff to receive training on learning disability and autism.
Tier 1 is Part 2 of the training and is designed for health and social care staff who need a general awareness of learning disability and autism. It is a 1-hour live webinar that introduces the concepts of learning disability and autism, highlighting the importance of understanding these conditions to provide better care and support.
Part 1 comes first. All learners must complete Part 1 (eLearning through the E-learning for Healthcare portal) before attending the Tier 1 webinar.
Tier 1 is not itself mandatory. The statutory requirement is that health and social care staff undertake training in learning disability and autism that is relevant to their role and meets a specific criterion. This course is currently not accredited.
Reimbursement available: Training on learning disability and autism can be claimed from the Learning and Development Support Scheme. This means your training may be partially or fully funded. Read our detailed guide on OMMT reimbursement eligibility.
All our trainers are qualified by the NHS and Yorkshire Futures is an approved provider. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is a national delivery model.
Who is this course for?
- All health and social care staff in registered providers
- Nurses and healthcare assistants
- Care workers in residential and community settings
- Support workers in learning disability services
- Mental health support staff
- Managers and team leaders in care settings
- Administrative and housekeeping staff in care environments
- Anyone working with people with learning disabilities or autism
What You'll Learn
- What learning disability means and its different presentations
- Understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- The difference between learning disability and autism
- Common co-occurring conditions and challenges
- Communication strategies for people with learning disabilities and autism
- Sensory sensitivities and environmental adjustments
- The impact of stigma and discrimination
- Mental health considerations in learning disability and autism
- Support for families and carers
- Your role in providing person-centred care
- Introduction to Oliver's story and its significance
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare
Oliver McGowan Training Pathway
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is structured in tiers, allowing you to progress based on your role:
Tier 1
Part 2, Tier 1. A 1-hour live webinar introducing learning disability and autism.
Tier 2
Part 2, Tier 2. For staff providing direct support. A 1-day face-to-face course.
Facilitator Training
Train to deliver Tier 2. For experienced trainers. 2 days.
Lived Experience Co-Trainer
For people with lived experience of learning disability or autism. 3-day programme.
Key Benefits
Role-Relevant Training
Helps your staff meet the requirement for learning disability and autism training relevant to their role
Potential Reimbursement
Eligible for funding through the Learning and Development Support Scheme
Better Care
Improve quality of support for people with learning disabilities and autism
Approved Provider
Delivered by NHS-qualified trainers through an approved provider
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Learning and Development Support Scheme Reimbursement
Many care providers are eligible to claim partial or full reimbursement for OMMT training through the Learning and Development Support Scheme. This can cut your training costs or make the training free.
Eligibility and claim process varies by provider. For detailed information about reimbursement eligibility and how to make a claim, read our full guide on OMMT reimbursement.