Overview:
Birmingham City University’s BSc (Hons) Nursing – Learning Disabilities focuses on developing specialist knowledge and professional skills for supporting people with learning disabilities across different stages of life. The course combines nursing theory, health sciences, professional development and practice-based learning to prepare students to assess needs and provide appropriate, person-centred care.
 

What You'll Learn:

• Principles of learning disabilities nursing
• Anatomy and physiology for nursing assessment
• Health promotion and approaches to reducing health inequalities
• Professional practice in learning disabilities nursing
• Acute and crisis care
• Assessment and care for people with long-term conditions
• Nursing leadership and advocacy
• Research and quality improvement
• Working with other professionals in complex cases
• Specialist topics such as autism, positive behavioural support and postural care 

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will understand the principles and professional responsibilities involved in learning disabilities nursing. They will be able to assess individual needs, apply relevant nursing knowledge and contribute to appropriate care for people with learning disabilities, including those experiencing acute, complex or long-term health needs. Students will develop professional judgement, leadership and advocacy skills, alongside the ability to use research and quality-improvement approaches to inform nursing practice. They will also understand the importance of effective collaboration with other professionals when supporting people with complex needs. The programme develops specialist knowledge while building broader nursing capabilities through professional practice and academic study.