QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Studies

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Training Aim

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the causes, range and effects of intellectual disabilities to 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.

Learning Outcomes

Categorise the range of terms which have been used to label people with an intellectual disability as inappropriate and appropriate labels
Define the terms intellectual disability and multiple disability
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of both the medical and social models of support
Recognise the effects of caring for a person with an intellectual disability on close and extended family members
Define the term front line staff
Promote the following in caring for a person with an intellectual disability:
– dignity
– choice
– relationships
– contributing
Promote positive attitudes toward people with an intellectual disability
Outline the history of services to people with an intellectual disability in Ireland
Explore past and current attitudes toward people with an intellectual disability
Examine own attitude toward people with an intellectual disability
Identify how the policies and practice of a given organisation reflect the attitudes of that organisation toward people with an intellectual disability
Explain the known causes of intellectual disability
Describe the levels of intellectual disability and how these are assessed
Outline the potential impact of a multiple disability on a person
Provide examples of services to persons with an intellectual disability that illustrate the medical and or social models of support
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
Identify examples of progressive models of service delivery both from Ireland and from other countries
Outline the range of physical, social, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of persons with an intellectual disability
Explain the role of the following in relation to individuals with an intellectual disability, their families and staff:
– physiotherapist
– occupational therapist
– speech and language therapist
– social worker
– psychologist
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.

Assessment Method

Assignment 60%
Examination – Theory 40%

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Special Needs Adult Course

This Level 5 Supporting Adults with Special Needs course Online Certificate is designed with carers, and the service users they will engage with in mind. The aim of the programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work alongside individuals who are diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and/or service users who struggle with Challenging Behaviour.

This programme leads to a Certificate in Adult Special Needs at NFQ level 5 and is designed to meet the QQI professional award standards for Adult Special Needs at NFQ level 5.

The programme comprises of 2 mandatory modules, enabling the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work independently and as part of a team, to provide a quality service to vulnerable adults and children.

Learners who successfully complete the QQI level 5 Special Needs Adults Course will have opportunities to progress into the workplace or into further and higher education.

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