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Nicholas Lennox
and
Miriam Taylor
This health course will examine the specific physical health issues that affect people with an intellectual disability including, oral health, syndrome specific health issues, health communication, especially for non-verbal patients, sexual health, and interactions between tertiary and primary healthcare systems. There is a special section on complex care including issues associated with aging and spasticity, and the health impacts of epilepsy.
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This health course will examine the specific physical health issues that affect people with an intellectual disability including, oral health, syndrome specific health issues, health communication, especially for non-verbal patients, sexual health, and interactions between tertiary and primary healthcare systems. There is a special section on complex care including issues associated with aging and spasticity, and the health impacts of epilepsy.
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This health course will examine the specific physical health issues that affect people with an intellectual disability including, oral health, syndrome specific health issues, health communication, especially for non-verbal patients, sexual health, and interactions between tertiary and primary healthcare systems. There is a special section on complex care including issues associated with aging and spasticity, and the health impacts of epilepsy.
This course is open to anyone, but will be of particular relevance to those in the field of medical, allied health, and disability. It can also be used as workforce education for medical professionals in this field.
What you'll learn
- common health conditions
- health assessments and health promotion
- oral health
- syndrome specific health issues
- complex care associated with aging, epilepsy and spasticity
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What's inside
Learning objectives
- Common health conditions
- Health assessments and health promotion
- Oral health
- Syndrome specific health issues
- Complex care associated with aging, epilepsy and spasticity
- Common health conditions
- Health assessments and health promotion
- Oral health
- Syndrome specific health issues
- Complex care associated with aging, epilepsy and spasticity
Syllabus
Health and Intellectual Disability
1.0 Health disadvantage
1.1 Health inequality
1.2 Early mortality
1.3 Visibility
1.4 Cultural disadvantage
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Syllabus
Health and Intellectual Disability
1.0 Health disadvantage
1.1 Health inequality
1.2 Early mortality
1.3 Visibility
1.4 Cultural disadvantage
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This course focuses on health issues that affect people with intellectual disabilities, making it highly relevant for those in the medical, allied health, and disability fields
Taught by Nicholas Lennox and Miriam Taylor, both experienced in the field, ensures quality instruction
Topics include health assessments, oral health, syndrome-specific health issues, and complex care, providing a comprehensive overview of relevant health concerns
Covers critical areas such as health promotion, mental health support, and sexual health, addressing the diverse health needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities
May require additional knowledge or experience in healthcare or disability support to fully grasp some concepts
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Reviews summary
Excellent introduction to id health
According to learners, this course provides an excellent introduction to the physical health needs of people with intellectual disabilities, covering important, relevant topics. Students found the content easy to understand and well presented, noting its solid structure and ease of follow-up. Many felt it provided a solid foundation and was necessary for the field. While a few reviews mentioned wishing for more detail or potential outdated information (not recent), the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Offers a strong foundation, some want more detail.
"However, it provides a solid foundation."
"Excellent course and provided a solid foundation."
"Good course. It provided a solid foundation on the topic. It could be more detailed in certain areas..."
Videos and communication techniques highlighted.
"provides some useful techniques for communicating with people who have difficulties doing this."
"The videos were particularly helpful."
"The videos were great."
The course is well organized and easy to follow.
"Very well structured, easy to follow and very relevant information."
"I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot. It is presented in a clear, concise manner."
"Excellent course, well put together."
"Excellent course, easy to follow, very important information."
Content is presented clearly and is easy to understand.
"It is delivered in a very informative way..."
"in a manner that is easy to understand."
"Easy to understand presentations and helpful."
"presented in a clear, concise manner."
Covers crucial and relevant topics for professionals.
"gives great insight into common health conditions for people with intellectual disability."
"provides a comprehensive overview into issues relating to physical health in people with an intellectual disability."
"covers many very important topics related to health and disability..."
"Important and necessary information. Relevant to my work."
Overwhelmingly positive feedback received.
"This course is excellent and provides a comprehensive overview..."
"An excellent course, very well delivered."
"Great course! Important and necessary information."
"Excellent and very informative"
One older review noted some content was dated.
"Interesting course, but some information is a bit out of date."
Activities
Be better prepared
before
your course. Deepen your understanding
during
and
after
it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered
in Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability with these
activities:
Review the basics of human anatomy and physiology
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Reviewing the basics of human anatomy and physiology will help you to better understand the health conditions that affect people with intellectual disabilities.
Browse courses on
Human Anatomy
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Revise assessments and health promotions
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Brush up on fundamental concepts such as health checks and assessments, solidifying your understanding before diving into their application during the course.
Browse courses on
Assessments
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Review techniques for conducting health assessments.
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Explore resources and guidelines for promoting health in this population.
Review common health conditions
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Start by familiarizing yourself with the most common health conditions seen in this patient population, ensuring a smoother transition into the course.
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Read through descriptions and symptoms of common conditions.
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Review case studies on individuals with common health conditions.
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Explore resources on oral health
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Dive deeper into oral health, a crucial yet often overlooked area in this patient group, by utilizing online tutorials and resources.
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Oral Health
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Follow interactive tutorials on oral hygiene techniques for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Review best practices and guidelines for maintaining good oral health in this population.
Compile resources on healthcare communication
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Gather essential resources, such as articles, videos, and tools, that provide guidance on effective communication strategies, ensuring you can deliver patient-centered care.
Browse courses on
Healthcare communication
Show steps
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Search for guidelines and best practices on communicating with non-verbal patients.
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Collect case studies or examples that demonstrate successful communication techniques.
Practice identifying and classifying health issues
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Develop your ability to accurately diagnose health issues specific to this population, improving your clinical reasoning skills.
Browse courses on
Identification
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Complete simulations or practice cases that involve diagnosing health conditions.
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Attend a workshop or online seminar on health assessment in this population.
Engage in peer discussions on complex care
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Collaborate with peers to delve into the intricacies of complex care, sharing experiences, perspectives, and strategies for managing aging, epilepsy, and spasticity.
Show steps
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Attend a study group or online forum dedicated to complex care in intellectual disability.
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Present a case study on complex care to your peers and engage in discussions.
Mentor junior colleagues or students
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Enhance your understanding by sharing your knowledge and experience with others, reinforcing your own learning while contributing to the professional development of others.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
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Identify individuals who would benefit from your guidance in the field of intellectual disability healthcare.
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Provide regular support, guidance, and feedback to your mentees.
Review the basics of human anatomy and physiology
Show steps
Reviewing the basics of human anatomy and physiology will help you to better understand the health conditions that affect people with intellectual disabilities.
Browse courses on
Human Anatomy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
Revise assessments and health promotions
Show steps
Brush up on fundamental concepts such as health checks and assessments, solidifying your understanding before diving into their application during the course.
Browse courses on
Assessments
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review techniques for conducting health assessments.
- Explore resources and guidelines for promoting health in this population.
Review common health conditions
Show steps
Start by familiarizing yourself with the most common health conditions seen in this patient population, ensuring a smoother transition into the course.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read through descriptions and symptoms of common conditions.
- Review case studies on individuals with common health conditions.
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Explore resources on oral health
Show steps
Dive deeper into oral health, a crucial yet often overlooked area in this patient group, by utilizing online tutorials and resources.
Browse courses on
Oral Health
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Follow interactive tutorials on oral hygiene techniques for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Review best practices and guidelines for maintaining good oral health in this population.
Compile resources on healthcare communication
Show steps
Gather essential resources, such as articles, videos, and tools, that provide guidance on effective communication strategies, ensuring you can deliver patient-centered care.
Browse courses on
Healthcare communication
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for guidelines and best practices on communicating with non-verbal patients.
- Collect case studies or examples that demonstrate successful communication techniques.
Practice identifying and classifying health issues
Show steps
Develop your ability to accurately diagnose health issues specific to this population, improving your clinical reasoning skills.
Browse courses on
Identification
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Complete simulations or practice cases that involve diagnosing health conditions.
- Attend a workshop or online seminar on health assessment in this population.
Engage in peer discussions on complex care
Show steps
Collaborate with peers to delve into the intricacies of complex care, sharing experiences, perspectives, and strategies for managing aging, epilepsy, and spasticity.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Attend a study group or online forum dedicated to complex care in intellectual disability.
- Present a case study on complex care to your peers and engage in discussions.
Mentor junior colleagues or students
Show steps
Enhance your understanding by sharing your knowledge and experience with others, reinforcing your own learning while contributing to the professional development of others.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify individuals who would benefit from your guidance in the field of intellectual disability healthcare.
- Provide regular support, guidance, and feedback to your mentees.
Career center
Learners who complete Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Physician
Physician
Physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. This course may be useful for Physicians who work with patients with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these patients face and how to provide appropriate care. The course covers a variety of topics, including common health conditions, health assessments, health promotion, oral health, syndrome-specific health issues, and complex care associated with aging, epilepsy, and spasticity.
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses provide a variety of nursing care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. This course may be helpful for Registered Nurses who work with patients with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these patients face and how to provide appropriate care.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapists help people with disabilities to improve their ability to perform everyday activities. This course may be helpful for Occupational Therapists who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to develop effective treatment plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologists help people with speech, language, and swallowing problems. This course may be helpful for Speech-Language Pathologists who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific challenges that these individuals face and how to provide appropriate treatment.
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapists help people with disabilities to improve their mobility and function. This course may be helpful for Physical Therapists who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to develop effective treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioners provide primary care to patients in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. This course may be useful for Nurse Practitioners who work with patients with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these patients face and how to provide appropriate care.
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapists help people with breathing problems to improve their lung function. This course may be helpful for Respiratory Therapists who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to provide appropriate care.
Health Educator
Health Educator
Health Educators develop and implement health promotion programs for a variety of audiences. This course may be helpful for Health Educators who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to develop effective health promotion programs for them.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistants provide medical care under the supervision of a physician. This course may be helpful for Physician Assistants who work with patients with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these patients face and how to provide appropriate care.
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social Workers help people with a variety of social and emotional problems. This course may be helpful for Social Workers who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific challenges that these individuals face and how to provide support.
Case Manager
Case Manager
Case Managers coordinate care for people with complex health needs. This course may be useful for Case Managers who work with people with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to develop effective care plans.
Health Policy Analyst
Health Policy Analyst
Health Policy Analysts develop and analyze policies that affect the health of the population. This course may be useful for Health Policy Analysts who work on issues related to intellectual disability, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to develop effective policies to address their needs.
Medical Writer
Medical Writer
Medical Writers create educational and marketing materials for the healthcare industry. This course may be useful for Medical Writers who specialize in writing about intellectual disability, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these individuals face and how to communicate about them effectively.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide basic care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. This course may be useful for CNAs who work with patients with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these patients face and how to provide appropriate care.
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks in a doctor's office or other healthcare setting. This course may be helpful for Medical Assistants who work with patients with intellectual disabilities, as it can help them to understand the specific health issues that these patients face and how to provide appropriate care.
For more career information including salaries, visit:
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability.
Textbook for students and practitioners of nursing and allied health fields who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additional information on health assessment topics, including cultural considerations, interdisciplinary communication, and aging.
This report presents the findings of a global commission on the health and care of people with intellectual disabilities, offering a comprehensive analysis and recommendations for action.
This text provides a nuanced understanding of the communication disorders experienced by individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the legal issues that people with intellectual disabilities face. It valuable resource for parents, educators, and other professionals working with this population.
Offers an in-depth look at Fragile X syndrome, which is covered in this course.
While not directly covered in this course, Hunter's Diseases is related to the topic of complex care.
Offers a comprehensive examination of spasticity, which is covered in this course.
A standard medical dictionary suitable as a reference tool.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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Effort
1 to 2 hours per week for 5 weeks
Level
Introductory
Via
edX
Institution
The University of Queensland
Instructors
Nicholas Lennox
Miriam Taylor
Language
English
Transcript
English
This course belongs to a
collection
called
Intellectual Disability Healthcare. It's comprised of three courses:
- Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability
- Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability (viewing)
- Through My Eyes - Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World
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