Intellectual Disability Healthcare XSeries

What you will learn:

What is the experience of people with intellectual disability around the world, what barriers do they face, and how do they overcome these?
What are their healthcare needs and how can good health be promoted?
What health conditions do they commonly experience and how can these be assessed and managed?
What influence do other factors such as ageing and epilepsy have on their health?
What mental health issues do they have and how can these be recognised and managed?
What are some of the ethical and legal issues that are of particular relevance to them?

Through my Eyes – Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World (edX)

EdX

University of Queensland,UQx

Through my Eyes – Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World (edX)

Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

Dive into 'Through my Eyes' – a unique health course that shares personal narratives of those living with intellectual disabilities across the globe. Discover their daily struggles, healthcare challenges, and triumphs as they navigate life's hurdles. This course offers an intimate look at how individuals, families, and communities support people with intellectual disabilities in maintaining their health.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Healthcare Disability

Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability (edX)

EdX

University of Queensland,UQx

Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability (edX)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities by learning effective strategies to manage their physical health. This comprehensive course explores critical areas such as oral care, specific syndromes, sexual health education, and how to navigate complex healthcare systems.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Healthcare Wellbeing

Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability (edX)

EdX

University of Queensland,UQx

Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability (edX)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Explore the critical intersection of mental health and intellectual disability in our Able-Minded course. Designed for healthcare professionals and caregivers, this course provides essential insights into understanding, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues specific to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Gain a deeper comprehension of the complexities involved in providing care and making ethical decisions for these vulnerable populations.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Health Mental Health Intellectual Disability

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