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Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
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beginner levelThis free online intellectual disability and mental healthcare course will teach you about how quality care services depend on understanding clients. You will study the four guiding principles of support work and how the strengths and resources of clients and their communities are involved in the care process. You will also look into the historical use of names and labels for people with disabilities, and more.
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Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
Learn about supporting people with intellectual disabilities and mental illness with this free online course.
This free online intellectual disability and mental healthcare course will teach you about how quality care services depend on understanding clients. You will study the four guiding principles of support work and how the strengths and resources of clients and their communities are involved in the care process. You will also look into the historical use of names and labels for people with disabilities, and more.
Course description
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Module 15 Lessons
Support Work: The Fundamentals
In this module you will learn why quality care services depends on understanding clients; the four guiding principles of support work and how the strengths and resources of clients and their communities are involved.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Course Introduction
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3.Guiding Principles and History
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4.Individuals and Communities
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 25 Lessons
What's in a Name?
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