Course details
This Intellectual Disability Studies course will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the causes, range and effects of intellectual disabilities. Learners will develop an awareness of the importance of a social model of support and the role of various professionals in responding to the needs of persons with an intellectual disability.
How will the Learner Benefit?
- Develop an awareness of the importance of a social model of support
- Understand the role of various professionals and the multidisciplinary team in responding to the needs of persons with an intellectual disability
- Understand the historic development of services and the current services available for people with intellectual disabilities
- Understand the classification of Intellectual disabilities and associated conditions
- Acquire the skills needed by a carer to look after a person with intellectual disability
- Acquire the communication skills for effective communication with a person with an intellectual disability
- Demonstrate individual programme planning
- Acquire the skills for teaching new skills to a person with an intellectual disability
- Evaluate personal attitudes, values, beliefs and assumptions in relation to working with individuals with intellectual disability
Entry Requirements
The requirements for entry to the Intellectual Disability Level 5 (Minor Award) are FETAC/QQI Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. Those with relevant life work experience may not need a formal qualification.
A Credit Value of 15 Applies to this course.
Learners who wish to progress to the Nursing profession, for example, Intellectual Disability Nurse, may be interested in taking the Nursing Studies Major Award Level 5 (5M4349) with a credit value of 120.
The Intellectual Disability Course will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care for people with disabilities and for their families in a variety of settings. It will also provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further training and education.
Module Units
- Intellectual Disability Services
- Classification of Intellectual Disability
- Associated Conditions of Intellectual Disability
- Teaching New Skills
- Role of the Care Assistant
- Education and Training
- individual Programme Planning & Activities
Assessment
The assessment process includes a combination of module appropriate assessment procedures which will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this course. These methods will include examination, continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration.
Award
- FETAC/QQI: Intellectual Disability Studies Level 5 Minor Award (5N1652)
Course Location
About Dorset College
Dorset College has been an established provider of Academic, Professional and Career focused cThierses for over 30 years. They have a long standing reputation for excellence in Education, based on over thirty years experience providing programmes with clearly defined career paths and excellent academic progression. Thier graduates work in many of the leading industries in Ireland and abroad.
At Dorset College They offer a student centred learning experience and take pride in the successes of Thier Graduates. They offer a wide range of full and part-time programmes to meet the needs of learners at all stages in their lives and career. They are committed to ensuring that Thier learners are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment.
“They provide you with the opportunity to build yThier qualifications through a career path that meets yThier interests and aspirations in yThier chosen profession”
Programmes are delivered in a dynamic environment by a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. They have a strong focus on the provision of industry accredited programmes with good career and job prospects as Theyll as offering the ideal platform for academic progression. They provide excellent facilities and support to learners to enable them to achieve their goals. They focus on small class sizes and quality of education.
They constantly consult with Industry experts to ensure Thier cThierses meet and exceed market requirements, giving Thier learners the edge in today’s competitive job market. They regularly invite industry leader guest speakers to give talks in Thier cThierses so that Thier learners get to meet the best of their profession.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in and They will be very pleased to discuss the various options available to you. They look forward to meeting and Theylcoming you to Dorset College.
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