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Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability Healthcare,

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 people with intellectual disabilities and the types of disorders, assessments, screenings, and treatments used. There will also be a special focus on the legal and ethical complexities in health practice with patients who often require substituted consent.

This course is open to anyone, but will be of particular relevance to those in the field of advanced medical, allied health, and disability. It can also be used as workforce education for professionals who are interested in mental health.

What you'll learn

  • mental health issues and disorders
  • mental health assessments and screenings
  • challenging behaviors
  • treatments
  • legal and ethical issues

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From The University of Queensland, UQx via edX
Instructors Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor, Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor
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Language English
Subjects Personal Development Science Social Sciences
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Rating Not enough ratings
Length 5 weeks
Effort 5 weeks, 1–2 hours per week
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $109
From The University of Queensland, UQx via edX
Instructors Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor, Nicholas Lennox, Miriam Taylor
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Personal Development Science Social Sciences
Tags Communication Medicine Social Sciences

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