CE5004
Distance Learning Programme: Profound and Multiple Disabilities
2018-2019
15
7
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Availability restrictions: Must be employed full or part-time in health, social or voluntary sector services to people with intellectual disabilities.
Planned timetable:
The module aims to increase understanding of the complex social and health care needs of adults with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities. Students will investigate the requirements of good service provision for this group and provide examples of how community presence and participation can be achieved. The role of family carers in long term support is also researched.
Weekly contact: 1 introductory seminar - Online teaching and learning materials supplied for distance learning, supported by online materials and accessed via University websites (Moodle), library electronic databases. University tutor support by email and telephone.
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
Module coordinator: Dr M Campbell
Module teaching staff: Dr M Campbell, Prof J Hogg
Module coordinator email mc1@st-andrews.ac.uk