Health Sciences

Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties

Introduction

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Are you interested in learning more about learning difficulties? Would like to know more information about resources and available support?

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Prefer to talk? Call 01226 776000 or email advice@northern.ac.uk and one of our team will get back to you.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

This course will introduce you to different types of learning difficulties and the potential signs and indicators of them. It will guide you through the assessment process and the routes in which diagnosis can take place.

What can this course lead to?

This course will support you to progress onto further short courses, such as an Introduction to supporting children and young people’s mental health. Our Student Support Services team can work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and long-term aspirations.

Course session dates

When does this start and end?

8 July 2024 - 9 July 2024

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

“The course has allowed me to get the grades that I need to become a Midwife.” - Courtney
Learn more about Courtney's story

I have been here two months now and I couldn't wish for a better place to study. I'm studying Health Science and it has many interesting modules. My tutors are amazing... Thank you to all the staff at Northern College. You couldn't do your job any better! Cannot wait to progress.

I would recommend Northern College to anyone looking to develop a long term academic career in a safe and healthy environment with loads of inspiration and caring staff to work with.

Northern College for adults changed my life. I did short courses and an Access to Higher Education course. I am now a midwife with a first class degree.