University of St Andrews

Key information

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: 150 notional hours of learning time (delivered by online distance learning).

The module investigates how services support people who have an intellectual disability and/or mental health condition and who have either been convicted of an offence indicating a risk to the public or have exhibited behaviour indicating pro-active management is required. It aims to improve students' ability to assess social and healthcare needs and management of forensic services in order to enhance quality of life and preserve individual rights as the person with intellectual disabilities. Case studies of individuals and of services are used to illustrate the complexity of this area of work, and to demonstrate best practice.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

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.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M Campbell
Module teaching staff: Dr M Campbell, Prof J Hogg