What the course covers:
- Meaning of the term ‘Dual Diagnosis’
- Definition of various mental health conditions
- Distinctions between ‘learning disability’ and ‘learning difficulty’
- Implications of dual diagnosis
- Diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse
- Impact of ageing for people with LD who may be at risk of developing dementia
How this course can be completed:
- Classroom: this course can be completed as a full-day course in a classroom environment, which lasts approximately 6.5 learning hours.
How to book on to a course:
Creative Support staff – You can find dates for this course on our webinar rota. To book on to a course, please complete an
application form
Participants from other organisations – Please complete this application form or contact James Perkins at:
james.perkins@creativesupport.co.uk // 07972 735 378
How to request a course for your service:
To request an additional course for your service, please complete the Extra Training Request Form. This is an online form. Once submitted, this will be sent to our training coordinators who will be in touch with more information.