On this course you equip yourself with the skills and expertise to support people with learning disabilities across their lifespan. On successful completion you will be able to register as a qualified nurse (learning disability) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and with the Health Care Professions Council as a social worker in England.
The course is comprised of integrated health and social care modules, based around the central theme of learning disabilities. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and values that enhance your employment opportunities, give you a strong professional identity as well as confidence in working with different professional groups and agencies.
You learn through:
- lectures and seminars
- practice-based learning
- nursing and social work skills days
- directed study
