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LGBT – Aware For Care

Delivery: eLearning Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.

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About this course

This awareness course will enable learners to learn about supporting the needs of LGBT people and recognise the equal standing that LGBT people have.

The course reflects the Care Quality Commissions approach to LGBT people and sexuality and also embraces the research and information published by Age UK and Stonewall who campaign for equality and diversity.

This training applies to all health and social care workers that work in settings such as Care Homes, Day Centres, or supporting an individual in their own home. This also applies to hospital staff at health care assistant level, unpaid and voluntary workers.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

  • Meaning of LGBT+ and how this relates to sexual orientation and gender identities.

  • Laws relevant to LGBT people and the rights that they have.

  • The approach to assessment and what LGBT people need.

  • Be able to make a difference for LGBT people that you support.

  • Be able to support LGBT people with their sexual relationships.

Course Syllabus Includes

  • Definitions of LGBT+
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity
  • Sexuality
  • Ageing without children
  • Equality Law
  • Human Rights
  • Consent
  • Data Protection
  • Open Communication
  • Assessment of needs
  • End of Life
  • Challenging Prejudices
  • Attitudes
  • Making a Difference
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Holistic care
  • Sexual Disinhibition
  • Support plans and risk assessments
  • Capacity

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