Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness
Overview Cerebral palsy affects thousands of people across the UK, influencing movement, communication, posture and everyday activities. With around 1,800 …
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Overview
Cerebral palsy affects thousands of people across the UK, influencing movement, communication, posture and everyday activities. With around 1,800 children diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year in the UK, greater awareness helps carers, educators and support teams provide more informed assistance. Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness introduces essential knowledge about this lifelong condition.
Explore causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment principles, rehabilitation, care planning and family-centred support through flexible online learning. Designed for support workers, teachers, carers, healthcare learners and families, this course develops disability awareness and communication knowledge.
With one-year access, build confidence in supporting individuals with cerebral palsy and explore UK pathways such as Care Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant or Family Support Worker. Enrol with Thames College today.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course builds knowledge of cerebral palsy, diagnosis, rehabilitation, care planning and collaborative support for children, adults, families and care teams.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Explain cerebral palsy, its main types and movement effects clearly.
► Identify common causes, symptoms and developmental signs of cerebral palsy.
► Describe diagnostic approaches and treatment principles in healthcare.
► Explain rehabilitation roles supporting mobility, communication, and independence.
► Create person-centred care plans addressing individual needs and family priorities.
► Recognise how families and therapists collaborate throughout cerebral palsy care.
Who is This Course For?
This online Cerebral Palsy Course welcomes learners interested in disability awareness, supportive care, rehabilitation and family-centred approaches across health and education settings.
► Care workers supporting mobility, communication and daily living needs.
► SEN teaching assistants helping children with physical and developmental needs.
► Healthcare learners exploring cerebral palsy care and rehabilitation.
► Parents and carers seeking clearer knowledge of cerebral palsy support.
► Support workers developing person-centred care and communication skills.
► Career changers considering further study within disability or rehabilitation services.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of the Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 135 GBP within UK
► 145 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this course is fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses meet recognised CPD Quality Standards, supporting high-quality learning and ongoing professional development.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a recognised accreditation framework that endorses high-quality, non-regulated training courses across a wide range of industries.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) supports excellence in healthcare education by helping training providers deliver up-to-date, industry-focused learning and maintain strong professional standards..
UKRLP Registered
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Career Opportunities
This course can support learners exploring disability, care, education and rehabilitation careers across the UK, although regulated roles require further qualifications, registration and supervised experience.
► Care Worker — Average UK Salary: £20,000–£25,000 per year
► SEN Teaching Assistant — Average UK Salary: £19,000–£27,000 per year
► Occupational Therapy Support Worker — Average UK Salary: £26,000–£31,000 per year
► Physiotherapy Assistant — Average UK Salary: £25,000–£31,000 per year
► Speech and Language Therapy Assistant — Average UK Salary: £25,000–£31,000 per year
► Family Support Worker — Average UK Salary: £24,000–£36,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
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Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Understanding Cerebral Palsy | |||
| Understanding Cerebral Palsy | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 02: Causes and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy | |||
| Causes and Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 03: Epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy | |||
| Epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 04: Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy | |||
| Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 05: Principles of Treatment | |||
| Principles of Treatment | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 06: Principles of Rehabilitation: Occupational and Physical Therapy | |||
| Principles of Rehabilitation: Occupational and Physical Therapy | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 07: Care Planning | |||
| Care Planning | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 08: Typical Child vs Child with Cerebral Palsy | |||
| Typical Child vs Child with Cerebral Palsy | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 09: Child, Family and Therapist Working as a Team | |||
| Child, Family and Therapist Working as a Team | 00:21:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Cerebral Palsy Awareness | 2 weeks, 4 days | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
The Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Course is an online programme designed to introduce learners to cerebral palsy, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, support approaches, rehabilitation concepts and care planning. It helps develop awareness for education, care and family support environments.
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners, carers, teachers, support workers, healthcare learners and family members. It starts with fundamental concepts before covering diagnosis, rehabilitation and support strategies, allowing learners to build knowledge without requiring previous specialist experience.
Learners explore cerebral palsy foundations, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment principles, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, care planning and child development. The course also explains collaboration between families and professionals to support individuals with cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy develops when the brain experiences changes affecting movement and coordination during early development. Causes can vary between individuals and may occur before, during or shortly after birth. Healthcare professionals assess each person’s condition through appropriate medical evaluation.
Successful learners may receive certification recognising their completed training. A certificate can support personal development and demonstrate knowledge gained through the course, but it does not replace regulated healthcare qualifications or professional requirements for specialist roles.
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