Starting in January 2025

Part time course (16 weeks)

Wednesday 6.00pm-9.30pm

Summary of Course Content:

Define the terms associated with intellectual disability and multiple disability

Advantages and disadvantages of both the medical and social models of support

Caring for a person with an intellectual disability

Promote the Dignity, Choice, Relationships when caring for a person with an intellectual disability

Promote positive attitudes toward people with an intellectual disability

How intellectual disabilities are assessed

Outline the potential impact of a multiple disability on a person

Outline current approaches toward developing quality in the provision of services to persons with an intellectual disability and their families, to include standards and quality assurance

Discuss progressive models of service delivery both from Ireland and from other countries

Explain the role of the following in relation to individuals with an intellectual disability, their families and staff.

Explain the role of front line staff in providing individualised support to persons with an intellectual disability in accordance with their preferences and needs

Illustrate the importance of working as part of a team in meeting the needs of persons with an intellectual disability.