Learning programmes and assessments

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

• categorise a range of learning disabilities and the differences in capability that can occur in each of these
• describe key policy drivers that support change in the management of people with a learning disability
• explain consent to a person with a learning disability and recognise when to involve family members, carers and support workers in the consultation
• demonstrate patient-centred consultation skills and behaviours to meet the needs of people with a learning disability
• promote physical health and wellbeing and support patients to manage their concurrent physical health conditions
• identify people with a learning disability and concurrent mental health disorder and provide them with advice and support
• support people with a learning disability and their families to manage behaviour that challenges, in line with National Institute of Health and Care Excellence guidance
• explain the importance of a holistic approach to medicines optimisation as a strategy to help people with a learning disability make the most of their medicines.

On your computer: You can open this programme as a PDF in your web browser. We recommend that you download and save it to your computer and access it through Adobe Reader. You can then type notes in the answer boxes and save them by saving the PDF. If you try and make changes in your browser, there is a strong likelihood of losing your work. To make the most of the interactive features in this programme, please make sure you are using the most up-to-date version of Adobe Reader.

You will need to be connected to the internet to access web links mentioned in this programme.

• Pharmacists
• Pharmacy technicians
• Trainee pharmacists
• CPPE registrants