Caring for People with Learning Disabilities

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Course Description

Distance learning course of 6 lessons

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Thanks to advances in medical technology, we are living in an era when more people with learning disabilities can now live functional lives. As more of the learning disabled are at home rather than in hospital situations or institutions, it has become necessary for a wider base of the population to be educated in assisting to care for them. In this course our tutors will guide you through the social dimensions of learning disabilities, while examining methods of teaching, caring for and managing people with learning difficulties. The support needed to provide people with a better life from the first stage of disability until they gain some independence in daily activities, despite their disabled condition, can be expected to be in even greater demand in the future.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included
  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
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    Course Outline

    The Social Dimension of Learning Disability
    On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  • Introduce some common causes of learning disability and significant associated conditions including epilepsy and cerebral palsy.
  • Analyse the social impact of learning disability on the family.
  • Describe the significance of sibling rivalry in relation to learning disability.
  • Analyse the language of disability.
  • Demonstrate the impact of disability on the individual�s life chances.

    The History and Development of Services for People With a Learning Disability
    On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  • Explore the history of care of people with learning disabilities.
  • Describe how this relates to the prevailing attitudes of the time.
  • Describe the impact of institutionalisation on individual development.
  • Explain the current structure of care provision.
  • Explain the significance of the mixed economy of care.

    Normalisation
    On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  • Identify what is meant by the term �normalisation�.
  • Explain the origin of the concept and its early implications for institutional care.
  • Evaluate normalisation as a principle for practice, and discuss its role in the move to community care for learning disability.
  • Identify the impact of unconscious prejudice on the development of human services.
  • Explain the concept of a conservative corollary to the principle of normalisation and its importance.
  • Identify key accomplishments that services should try to achieve on behalf of users and apply this to an individual case study.
  • Evaluate the process of audit for the care environment in relation to the quality of care and the promotion of a �normal� lifestyle.

    Teaching Skills
    On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  • Evaluate the processes of teaching and learning.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate a teaching session.
  • Describe a teaching programme for clients in a chosen area of interest
  • Explore structured teaching strategies in creating a learning opportunity.
  • Describe skills in creating learning programmes for people with limited literacy skills..
  • Explore the process of assisting informal carers in developing their own teaching skills. Sexuality
    On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  • Explain the development and expression of sexuality.
  • Evaluate the impact of learning disability on the development and expression of sexuality..
  • Identify some common social attitudes towards the sexuality of people with a learning disability.
  • Analyse the important areas of carer support with respect to sexuality in people with a learning disability.
  • Describe the legal rights of the person with learning disability, with particular reference to fertility, marriage and pregnancy. Management of Challenging Behaviour
    On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  • Identify challenging behaviour and describe its characteristics.
  • Describe a range of possible causes of challenging behaviour in people with a learning disability.
  • Explore the integrated functioning of the individual in terms of a theoretical framework of their physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions.
  • Identify the social implications of challenging behaviour upon the person with a learning disability.
  • Describe a behaviourist, therapeutic approach to challenging behaviour, using the behavioural analysis (ABC) chart.
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    More Information

    Language English
    Course Length 48.00 hours
    Duration of Access Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it.
    Instructor Self Study
    Vendor Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.)
    Course Certification On completion of this course you will receive two qualifications:

    Qualification 1:Caring for People with Learning Disabilities Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC. Dip. (Caring for People with Learning Disabilities)

    Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Caring for People with Learning Disabilities Award

    All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course.
    Prerequisites/Audience There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
    Requirements/Materials Included This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks.
    Price: $ 472.00 (USD)
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