About this XSeries
This XSeries Program has been designed to influence, empower and educate a wider population to improve the health and healthcare of people with intellectual disability.
Worldwide, 60+ million people with intellectual disability experience poor health, die prematurely and receive inadequate healthcare. You will gain an understanding of the barriers and enablers for people with intellectual disability, their families, and their healthcare providers.
In our courses, you will learn about best practice in the field of intellectual disability healthcare and gain knowledge to improve health outcomes for this disadvantaged group.
What you'll 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?
| From | The University of Queensland, UQx via edX |
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| Hours | 28 |
| Instructors | Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor, Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development Science Social Sciences |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Disability Specialist 3 4 $30k
Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports Coordinator $39k
Disability Representative 3 $39k
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) $41k
Disability Specialist 4 $52k
Disability Evaluator $53k
Disability Manager $110k
Intellectual Property Attorney 2 $116k
Intellectual Property Engineer $137k
Intellectual Property / Licensing $144k
Partner (Intellectual Property) $225k
Partner- Intellectual Property $387k
Courses in this XSeries
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Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability This health course will focus on the mental health issues of people with intellectual disability. You will learn about the complexities of diagnosing mental health issues in... edX | The University of Queensland, UQx |
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Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability This health course will examine the specific physical health issues that affect people with an intellectual disability including, oral health, syndrome specific health issues,... edX | The University of Queensland, UQx |
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Through My Eyes - Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World This health course focuses on the stories of people with intellectual disabilities around the world, as well as their families and supporters. You will learn about the challenges... edX | The University of Queensland, UQx |
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| From | The University of Queensland, UQx via edX |
|---|---|
| Hours | 28 |
| Instructors | Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor, Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development Science Social Sciences |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Disability Specialist 3 4 $30k
Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports Coordinator $39k
Disability Representative 3 $39k
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) $41k
Disability Specialist 4 $52k
Disability Evaluator $53k
Disability Manager $110k
Intellectual Property Attorney 2 $116k
Intellectual Property Engineer $137k
Intellectual Property / Licensing $144k
Partner (Intellectual Property) $225k
Partner- Intellectual Property $387k
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