The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2
Level:
CPD
Duration:
6 hrs
Course code:
TD/2026/09203
Max group:
30
Builds skills to deliver person-centred care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Course Summary
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 2
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Tier 2 course is a comprehensive one-day programme for health and social care professionals who require a deeper level of understanding in their roles. It supports participants to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
The course explores the experiences of people with learning disabilities and autistic people within health and care settings, highlighting the impact of communication, reasonable adjustments and understanding individual needs. It promotes practical strategies to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes and ensure care is responsive, respectful and legally compliant.
Combining expert-led teaching with contributions from people with lived experience, the training encourages reflection, discussion and application to real-world practice. By the end of the course, participants are better equipped to recognise barriers to care, adapt their approach appropriately and champion inclusive, high-quality support within their organisation.
Course Contents
Introduction to the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
Understanding learning disability
Understanding autism
Health inequalities and barriers to care
Communication differences and effective communication strategies
Reasonable adjustments in health and social care settings
Sensory processing and environmental considerations
Diagnostic overshadowing and clinical risk
Legal and professional responsibilities
Person-centred approaches to assessment, care and treatment
Working in partnership with families and carers
Listening to lived experience
Reflection and application to practice
Assessment
The course is assessed through active participation and demonstrated understanding rather than a formal written examination.
Assessment methods typically include:
- Contribution to group discussions and activities
- Engagement with case studies and scenario-based exercises
- Reflection on learning and its application to practice
- Observation of participation throughout the day
Learners are expected to show that they understand key concepts — such as reasonable adjustments, communication differences, and reducing health inequalities — and can apply them appropriately within their role.
On successful completion, participants receive confirmation of attendance in line with the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training requirements.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 6 hours, distributed over the day. While it is ideal to complete the course in one day, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 12 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 30 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities
Pre-requisite: Learners must first complete free e-learning course provided by Health Education England. This is a mandatory pre-course requirement.
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD;