Improving Health Assessments for People with an Intellectual Disability

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Brief Introduction

Learn how to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities with this course for healthcare professionals.

Course Summary

Learn how to conduct a comprehensive health assessment with this online course. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate patients' health status and identify potential health risks.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the principles and methods of health assessment
  • Learn how to perform a thorough physical examination
  • Develop the skills needed to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues

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Learning Outcomes

  • Conduct a thorough health assessment of patients
  • Identify potential health risks and develop appropriate interventions
  • Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology
  • Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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Requirements

  • This course is for healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, and care supporters working with people with an intellectual disability. You do not need any prior experience as the course is designed to be usable by all levels of healthcare professionals.

Knowledge

  • Explore theinequalitiesthat individuals with an intellectual disability experience that often obstruct their engagement in health assessment;Identify thechanging landscape of healthcarefor older people with an intellectual disability;Learn how to communicate betterwith people with an intellectual disability in health assessments;Makereasonable adjustmentsto appointment scheduling, duration, and in explaining assessments;Learnbest practicesin accessible materials for health assessments.Week 1: Health and wellbeing challenges for people with an intellectual disabilityWeek 2: Best practices in communicating with people with an intellectual disability in health assessmentWeek 3: Performing a health assessment for people with an intellectual disability

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for FutureLearn's Health Assessment course. Students rave about the course's comprehensive content, interactive components, and expert instructors. One key highlight is the practical application of the material, which students find helpful in their careers. However, some have commented on the high workload and difficulty level of the course.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive content
  • Interactive components
  • Expert instructors
  • Practical application of material
  • Useful for career development

Cons from User Reviews

  • High workload
  • Difficulty level
  • Lack of personal interaction with instructors
  • Limited feedback on assignments
  • Limited networking opportunities
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Eilish Burke
Trinity College Dublin & EIT Health
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