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This exciting new course has been specifically designed by Portobello Institute so that students may gain an in-depth understanding of the issues of Intellectual Disabilities and in turn be equipped to provide the optimal levels of care required for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a variety of settings. Suitable for anyone with an interest in intellectual disabilities this course is highly recommended as an opportunity for further development for people who have studied Special Needs Education at FETAC Level 5.
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Part time, 1 evening per week |
| Venue: |
Dublin |
| Course code: |
TBC |
| Start date: |
Starts Autumn 2010 |
| Fees: |
See Fees and Schedules |
Qualifications gained:
- FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Intellectual Disability Studies
- Portobello Institute Certificate in Intellectual Disability Studies
- FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in the Care of People with Mental Illness
- Portobello Institute Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Entry requirement:
There are no academic requirements to study this course however it is preferable that students have acquired a minimum of ordinary Leaving Certificate level, or equivalent, in English language. There is a lower age limit of 17 years and no upper age limit. Some basic IT skills are also required.
Entry to this course is by direct application. You are invited to contact the course advisors on 01 8920000 or info@portobelloinstitute.ie to discuss the course and your potential career options prior to submitting your application.
Course structure:
This course is run 1 night a week over 18 weeks. This course also requires you to complete a work experience programme of 40 hours to be taken at a time of the student’s convenience, which will be evaluated.
Course content:
During this 18 week course you will cover the following topics:
- Definitions, language and attitudes
- History and development of care provision
- Normalisation, Social Role Valorisation, Person centred approach advocacy
- Models and Types of service
- Holistic Approach
- Approaches to multiple disabilities
- Range of need and policies
- Person Centred Approch: recognition of value and health promotion.
- Positive interventions
- Care planning and reporting systems
- Different environments and settings
Assessment Criteria:
Modular examinations, skills demonstration, Project work
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