Cerebral Palsy Awareness training

What this course covers

• Explain what cerebral palsy is and is not — a lifelong, non-progressive condition whose effects can change with age
• Describe the main types of CP and use the GMFCS levels accurately as descriptions of movement, never of the person
• Put communication first: support AAC, allow time, and treat communication assessment as part of every review
• Support the body safely: eating and swallowing, 24-hour posture, moving and handling, pain recognition and bone health
• Recognise the NICE-defined triggers for review and referral, and support adults with CP to get them

How much does Cerebral Palsy Awareness training cost?

£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers every course in the catalogue — see the 2026 price comparison.

Who needs it

Adult and children's services alike — supported living, domiciliary care and care homes supporting people with cerebral palsy, including young people moving into adult services and the staff teams around them. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.

What the learner receives

A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.

Related courses

Providers usually assign these alongside Cerebral Palsy Awareness.

• Epilepsy Awareness — 45 min online, £4 per person
• Dysphagia — 45 min online, £4 per person
• Positive Behaviour Support — 45 min online, £4 per person
• Learning Disability & Autism Awareness — 45 min online, £4 per person

You can also browse the full catalogue, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cerebral Palsy Awareness training take?

About 55 min of e‑learning, across 12 sections with 15 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.

What does Cerebral Palsy Awareness training cover?

By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what cerebral palsy is and is not — a lifelong, non-progressive condition whose effects can change with age; describe the main types of CP and use the GMFCS levels accurately as descriptions of movement, never of the person; put communication first: support AAC, allow time, and treat communication assessment as part of every review. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.

Is Cerebral Palsy Awareness CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?

Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.

Is cerebral palsy a learning disability?

No — and the distinction shapes everything. CP is a movement, posture and coordination condition; some people also have a learning disability and many do not, so the professional default is to assume competence. The course covers the co-occurring conditions that do travel with CP — epilepsy in around one in three, communication and swallowing differences, pain and bone health — and the NICE NG119 reviews adults are entitled to.

Does this count towards the Care Certificate?

No — this is a standalone course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.