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CE5004 Distance Learning Programme: Profound and Multiple Disabilities

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

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 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.

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