Autism Awareness

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About the course

Autism awareness training in healthcare is critical for enhancing communication, delivering personalized care, and minimizing anxiety or sensory overload for autistic patients. This training aims to create a more inclusive, supportive environment, improving healthcare access and outcomes for autistic individuals. It ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards, while also promoting equity in care. By developing an understanding of autism, healthcare professionals can reduce disparities and offer patient-centered care that respects the unique needs and preferences of autistic individuals. This course fulfills the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCC) requirement for annual autism awareness training and is suitable for anyone working in a healthcare setting.

What will you learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
  • Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Identify Common Challenges in Healthcare Settings
  • Develop Effective Communication Strategies
  • Create a Sensory-Friendly Healthcare Environment
  • Promote Positive Healthcare Experiences for Autistic Patients
  • Address Mental Health in Autism
  • Ensure Legal and Ethical Standards in Autism Care
  • Reflect on Personal Biases and Commit to Improvement

Course content

This course equips healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to provide compassionate, informed, and legally compliant care to autistic patients, fostering an inclusive environment that improves health outcomes.

– Definitions and key characteristics of autism – Variability across the spectrum – Myths and misconceptions

– Communication barriers and tools for support – Impact of sensory overload in clinical environments – Managing co-occurring conditions (e.g., anxiety, ADHD)

– Simple language, visual supports, and alternative communication methods – Allowing extra processing time and reducing pressure – Strategies for building rapport and trust

– Identifying sensory stressors in the healthcare setting – Practical modifications: dimming lights, reducing noise, offering calm spaces – Collaborating with patients to identify and minimize triggers

– Creating personalized care plans – Working closely with caregivers and families – Providing clear explanations of medical procedures

– Common mental health conditions in autism (e.g., anxiety, depression) – Adapting care to support emotional and mental well-being

– Legal responsibilities for accommodating autistic patients – Ensuring informed consent is communicated effectively – Adhering to ethical guidelines in patient-centered care

– Challenging personal biases and misconceptions – Developing an ongoing plan for improving autism awareness and care practices

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Who is this course for?

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Our bespoke courses are crafted for your team’s specific needs and delivered on-site, right at your workplace!

Enjoy the convenience of customised training that’s directly relevant to your industry, while fostering teamwork and saving costs by training multiple employees at once.

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Price

£60

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£60

Duration

4 hrs

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RQF Level

2

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2

Accredited by

Care College

Valid For

1 Year

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